17 Jun

Employment

Can I Sue My Employer for Too Much Stress in Canada?

If workplace stress has reached the point where it is affecting your health, the real question is not whether you are overreacting. It is whether the cause of that stress fits a recognized legal claim. Canadian law does not treat...

17 Jun

Employment

Can I Sue My Employer for Stress and Anxiety in Canada?

Workplace stress is one of the most common reasons Canadians contact an employment lawyer. But a stressful job is not, on its own, a legal claim. Canadian law does not recognize “workplace stress” as a standalone cause of action. To...

15 May

Employment

Shell Companies, Common Employers, and the Long Reach of a Wrongful Dismissal Judgment: Boyce Estate v. 2113626 Ontario Inc. (Hampton Inn and Suites)

In a brief but pointed decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed that employers cannot use related corporate entities as a shield against wrongful dismissal liability. Where two companies are jointly involved in running a business and share a...

15 May

Employment

Equity is not employment: Ontario Court of Appeal enforces Delaware forum clause over Ontario arbitration agreement in Friel v. HUB International Limited

The Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed that a stock option agreement structured as a standalone equity arrangement – expressly disconnected from an employee’s employment contract – will be governed by the dispute resolution mechanism in the option agreement itself,...

15 May

Employment

Ontario’s New Hiring Transparency Rules: What Employers Need to Do

Ontario’s employment standards landscape has shifted significantly over the past year. Through the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 and Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, the province has introduced a suite of new obligations that affect how employers post...

26 Feb

Employment

How a Labour and Employment Lawyer Can Protect Your Business

In the fast-paced business world of Toronto, your team is your greatest asset—but without the right legal safeguards, it can also become your greatest liability. As we move through 2026, the legislative landscape in Ontario continues to evolve, with tighter...

31 Dec

Employment

Workplace Disputes in Toronto and How Employment Lawyers Handle Them

Toronto’s dynamic job market, spanning tech, finance, healthcare, and more, often leads to workplace conflicts. From unfair dismissals to discrimination claims, these disputes can disrupt careers and businesses alike. A skilled labour and employment lawyer Toronto plays a vital role...

18 Dec

Business

What Services Do Labour Law Firms in Toronto Offer for Employee Rights?

Employees in Ontario facing workplace challenges often turn to specialized labour and employment lawyers in Toronto for protection and advocacy. From unfair terminations to discrimination, these firms provide critical support to ensure your rights under the Employment Standards Act, Human...

20 Oct

Business

Modern Law Vision – Rozek & Co origins

Modern Law Vision – Rozek & Co origins In the summer of 2025, I founded ROZEK & CO. with a clear vision: to build a full-service international law firm that delivers exceptional results not burdened by the “traditional” way of...

25 Sep

Business

Whistleblower protections – redefined in 2025.

Prepared by: Benjamin Rozek, Founder and Managing Lawyer, Rozek & Co. Date: September 25, 2025 In a landmark decision merging the realms of securities and employment law, McPherson v. Global Growth Assets Inc., 2025 ONSC 5226, delivered by Justice Centa...

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