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# Greenwood Law - Employment Lawyers | Workplace Defence Lawyers: Greenwood Law is a trusted employment law firm advising both employers and professionals on employment law, workplace investigations, and associated criminal or regulatory issues. Whether you need proactive risk mitigation, defence during serious allegations, or tailored guidance for workforce transitions, our team delivers informed, results-driven solutions. Our Toronto employment lawyers combines decades of experience in employment law, workplace investigations, and workplace defence tailored for workplace environments. Whether you’re an employer managing sensitive allegations or a professional navigating workplace conflict, we deliver strategic advice grounded in deep procedural knowledge. Our employment law firm emphasizes responsive, practical counsel that aligns with your priorities, protecting your organization, reputation, or employment rights with clarity and precision.

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- [Hit Record! But Is Your Secret Audio Legal or a Career Risk?](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/hit-record-but-is-your-secret-audio-legal-or-a-career-risk/): With smartphones so widely available, the ability to discreetly audio record conversations is easier than ever. The question then becomes: "What can I legally record?". The answer is heavily dependent on the context. What may be permitted under criminal law may have serious consequences in an employment context.
- [Who’s Data is It? What Are My Rights as an Employer and as an Employee When It Comes to Confidential Information and Taking Data When Offboarding](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/whos-data-is-it/): Sometimes employees, whether maliciously or not, move corporate data to personal storage. When this happens it opens the door to leaks of confidential or proprietary information. When offboarding, a standard exit interview isn't always enough to ensure the protection of confidential or proprietary data.
- [Jessyca Greenwood Weighs In on Employer Duties During Ontario Heat Warnings](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/jessyca-greenwood-weighs-in-on-employer-duties-during-ontario-heat-warnings/): Greenwood Law principal Jessyca Greenwood was recently quoted in The Hamilton Spectator on employers' legal responsibilities during extreme heat, explaining what Ontario law requires when temperatures and humidex values climb.
- [Resignation, Job Abandonment, or Termination?](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/resignation-job-abandonment-or-termination/): In Ontario employment law, the line between an employee quitting and an employee abandoning their job is narrow, yet the legal distinctions are vast. While both scenarios result in the end of the employment relationship, the breakdown of communication creates an evidentiary minefield for employers. Misjudging an employee's absence as job abandonment can lead to severe financial liabilities. To protect your organization, it is critical to understand the high legal threshold required to prove abandonment and how it impacts an individual's statutory and common law entitlements to notice.
- [After-Acquired Cause: When Misconduct Is Discovered After Termination](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/after-acquired-cause-when-misconduct-is-discovered-after-termination/): While in most cases the decision to terminate with or without cause must be made at the time of termination, if misconduct is discovered after an employee has already left, cause can come into play again.
- [Professional Regulatory Bodies – Disclosure at the Licensing Registration Stage](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/professional-regulatory-bodies-disclosure-at-the-licensing-registration-stage/): In Ontario, there are over 100 professions and trades that are regulated by the province.
- [Long-Term Illness Leave: What Employers and Employees Need to Know](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/long-term-illness-leave-what-employers-and-employees-need-to-know/): On June 19th 2025, the ESA got an important update by introducing long-term illness leave. This amendment supplements existing legislation by providing eligible employees with an unpaid, job-protected leave of up to 27 weeks within a 52-week period due to a serious medical condition. This leave provides vital job and economic security for workers who are facing severe health challenges. 
- [The Heat is On: Ontario Employer Responsibilities for Workplace Heat Safety](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/the-heat-is-on-ontario-employer-responsibilities-for-workplace-heat-safety/): Summer is here, and so is the heat. For Ontario employers, that means heat stress should be back on their radars. With temperatures rising every year, heat stress is no longer a seasonal inconvenience, it's a serious workplace hazard. 
- [Remote Work in Ontario: Key Considerations for Policies and Employment Agreements](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/remote-work-in-ontario-key-considerations-for-policies-and-employment-agreements/): In recent years, the rise of remote and hybrid work arrangements has changed the way Ontario businesses and their employees operate. The flexibility, access to wider talent and cost saving benefits are real, but there are also very real legal and operational responsibilities that come with it. This insight provides a roadmap of key reminders for employers who engage in remote work arrangements.  
- [New “Placement of a Child” Leave: What Adoptive and Surrogate Parents Need to Know](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/new-placement-of-a-child-leave-what-adoptive-and-surrogate-parents-need-to-know/): The idea of “family” is a dynamic concept that has evolved over time in tandem with social realities and values. As such, the law must adapt in accordance with these evolutions to support different paths to parenthood. 
- [Beyond the Pay Gap: Understanding Current Pay Equity Laws](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/beyond-the-pay-gap-understanding-current-pay-equity-laws/): The gender pay gap refers to the difference in average earnings between men and women. As of 2025, there is still a 12 percent wage gap between men and women in Canada; women, on average, earn 88 cents for every dollar made by a man. 
- [The Role of Threshold Assessments in Managing Workplace Investigations](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/the-role-of-threshold-assessments-in-managing-workplace-investigations/): Across industry sectors, there has been a marked rise in internal investigations into employee complaints and employee conduct. Workplace investigations are crucial for protecting an organization's health and addressing allegations of misconduct, harassment, discrimination, code of conduct, and policy violations. In Ontario, workplace investigations are not only best practice but also required by legislation, for example, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. 
- [After the Investigation Report: What Ontario Employers Must Do Next](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/after-the-investigation-report-what-ontario-employers-must-do-next/): There’s a moment in every workplace investigation, right after the final report lands on the employer’s desk, where people tend to exhale. The hard part, they assume, is over. The complaint has been taken seriously, an investigator was retained, interviews were conducted, and now there’s a document with findings and conclusions. Time to file it and move on.
- [Systemic Discrimination in the Workplace: What Ontario Employers Need to Know](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/systemic-discrimination-workplace-ontario-employers/): When we think about workplace discrimination, most of us picture something specific. A manager who refuses to promote a qualified employee because of their race. A hiring committee that screens out candidates with “foreign-sounding” names. A supervisor who makes comments about a colleague’s disability. These are serious situations, but they share a common feature: you can point to a person and a decision.
- [Silent Harassment: An Employer’s Duty to Investigate When No One is Complaining](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/silent-harassment-an-employers-duty-to-investigate-when-no-one-is-complaining/): As an employment law firm with expertise in workplace investigations, as well as advising employers on legal compliance with Ontario law, one of the dangerous assumptions we encounter is around workplace investigations and what triggers an employer’s duty to investigate. There seems to be a persistent myth that if an employee does not file a formal complaint, the employer’s legal obligations remain dormant. This could not be more incorrect. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and a 2024 landmark ruling from the Ontario Court of Appeal (Metrolinx v. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1587), the duty to investigate is not triggered by a formal complaint, rather it is triggered by the employer’s knowledge.
- [Quiet Firing: Is It Legal in Ontario?](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/quiet-firing-is-it-legal-in-ontario/): “Quiet firing” is a term that has been floating around online, but for many employees, the experience behind it is very real.
- [Top 3 Realities of AI in Investigations for Employers: Why We Still Need a Human Investigator](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/top-3-realities-of-ai-in-investigations-for-employers-why-we-still-need-a-human-investigator/): Artificial intelligence has transformed how workplace investigations are managed. From transcribing interviews and organizing hundreds of emails to assisting with  tonal analysis. It has many important uses, and these efficiencies benefit clients. These technologies make an external workplace investigation more affordable and accessible. As investigators and legal counsel in Ontario, we love a good efficiency tool. AI has certainly delivered, especially for the mundane. We are talking instant transcription of interviews and organizing emails into a perfect chronology in seconds.
- [What Does It Mean to Be an Employment Defence Lawyer?](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-an-employment-defence-lawyer/): Employment Defence lawyers specialize in protecting employers from claims of discrimination, harassment, and other forms of alleged wrongdoing. This is accomplished through proactive risk management, strategic investigations, and specific legal defences.
- [My Employer is Making Changes to My Job – Have I Been Constructively Dismissed?](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/my-employer-is-making-changes-to-my-job-have-i-been-constructively-dismissed/): Constructive dismissal is a concept in employment law that arises when an employer makes a fundamental change to an employee’s job without the employee’s consent. If it occurs, even though the employee technically resigns, the law may treat the situation as if the employer terminated the employee. This means the employee may be entitled to notice of termination or what is colloquially referred to as a “severance package.”
- [A Practical Guide to Navigating a Criminal Charge as a Licensed Professional](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/a-practical-guide-to-navigating-a-criminal-charge-as-a-licensed-professional/): The intersection of criminal law and professional regulation is far more common than one would think. If you have been charged with a criminal offence in Ontario and maintain a professional license, you are not alone, nor do you need to navigate these complex issues without support and legal advice.  For professionals in Ontario - whether you are a physician, nurse, teacher, chartered professional accountant, or lawyer - a criminal charge isn't just a "police matter." It is a regulatory event that triggers immediate legal obligations.
- [The Dufault Debate: What Ontario’s “At Any Time” Termination Clause Cases Mean for Employers in 2026](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/the-dufault-debate-what-ontarios-at-any-time-termination-clause-cases-mean-for-employers-in-2026/): Few issues in Ontario employment law have generated as much uncertainty for employers as the enforceability of termination clauses containing the phrase "at any time." Since the 2024 decision in Dufault v. The Corporation of the Township of Ignace, Ontario's Superior Court has issued a string of conflicting rulings that have left employers, and their legal counsel, without a clear answer on whether this common contractual language will survive judicial scrutiny.
- [4 Fair Trial Insights from the Court of Appeal in the Criminal Case of R. v. Kipusi](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/4-fair-trial-insights-from-the-court-of-appeal-in-the-criminal-case-of-r-v-kipusi/): The Court of Appeal for Ontario released a decision this past week overturning the convictions registered at trial in a case involving the defence of NCR, the Crown’s improper use of protected statements made by the accused in the course of an assessment, and the unfairness that resulted. The full decision in Kipusi is available here.
- [Workplace Health: Key Characteristics of a Healthy Organizational Work Culture](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/workplace-health-key-characteristics-of-a-healthy-organizational-work-culture/): A new year often ushers in renewed resolutions around taking better care of one’s physical and mental health and wellness. Given that we are in February and, hopefully, our 2026 New Year’s resolutions have not completely fallen by the wayside (yet), it would be helpful to take this commitment to individual health and wellness and proactively examine the extent to which our workplaces demonstrate overall wellness.
- [I’ve Been Named in a Workplace Complaint! What Should I Do?](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/ive-been-named-in-a-workplace-complaint-what-should-i-do/): Being named in a workplace complaint can feel destabilizing and personal, particularly where allegations feel unexpected or mischaracterized. Even when the complaint is disputed, being drawn into a formal investigation can create real concern about professional reputation, job security, and career impact. People often describe this moment with thoughts like “This is being blown out of proportion,” “I was just doing my job,” or “I had no idea this was an issue until now.”
- [Medical Accommodations in the Workplace – What Employers Should Know About Requesting Medical Documentation](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/medical-accommodations-in-the-workplace-what-employers-should-know-about-requesting-medical-documentation/): Medical accommodations are one of the most common Human Rights requests employers face in Ontario. It is also one of the most misunderstood obligations. While employers are entitled to manage attendance and performance in the workplace, they must do so in a way that respects employees’ rights under the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”), including the right to accommodation for disability to the point of undue hardship.
- [Effective Jan 1, 2026 – New Ontario Job Posting Requirements: What Employers and Job Seekers Need to Know](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/effective-jan-1-2026-new-ontario-job-posting-requirements-what-employers-and-job-seekers-need-to-know/): Changes to Ontario job posting requirements came into effect on January 1, 2026. Here is what you need to know if you are posting a job vacancy in Ontario.
- [My employment was just terminated… How do I find the right employment lawyer?](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/my-employment-was-just-terminated-how-do-i-find-the-right-employment-lawyer/): For many people, the termination of their employment will come as a great shock. Sure, there are plenty of employees who know they’re already on rocky ground - whether that be as a result of interpersonal conflict or just the reality of a struggling business - but for many others, that dreaded meeting with HR seems to have come out of nowhere.
- [Addiction, Work, and Justice: What Are We Missing?](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/addiction-work-and-justice-what-are-we-missing/): Broadcast Date: April 17, 2025 | Host: David Lazzam, Articling Student at the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (Ottawa, ON)
- [Bill 30, Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 Receives Royal Assent](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/bill-30-working-for-workers-seven-act-2025-receives-royal-assent/): On November 27th, 2025, Bill 30, Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 received Royal Assent. This means that Ontario employers are once again facing a new wave of legislative changes aimed at increasing worker protections and modernizing employment standards. As with any amended legislation, it is critical for employers and HR professionals to understand the scope of the reforms and prepare for the operational and legal implications that will follow.
- [Jessyca Greenwood Weighs In on Ontario’s Controversial Cash Bail Proposal](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/jessyca-greenwood-weighs-in-on-ontarios-controversial-cash-bail-proposal/): Greenwood Law principal Jessyca Greenwood was recently cited in National Magazine (Canadian Bar Association) regarding Ontario's proposed cash bail legislation, offering critical analysis on the constitutional implications of the Ford government's bail reform plan.
- [Time to Sign – Deadlines on Termination Letters and Contracts](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/time-to-sign-deadlines-on-termination-letters-and-contracts/): Deadlines, whether they be on contracts or termination letters, can lead employees to feel stressed and sometimes pressured. In this post we will discuss does and don’t when it comes to giving time to sign.
- [Before You Quit: Why Following Your Employment Contract Matters More Than You Think](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/before-you-quit-why-following-your-employment-contract-matters-more-than-you-think/): Most employees sign an employment agreement when they start a new job, file it away, and never look at it again. When the employment relationship ends, however, that document is the most important one governing how your relationship will end.
- [Why Employers Must Follow Employment Agreements and the Cost of Ignoring Notice Obligations](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/why-employers-must-follow-employment-agreements-and-the-cost-of-ignoring-notice-obligations/): Employment agreements establish the foundation of every workplace relationship. They define expectations, outline obligations, and help prevent misunderstandings when employment changes or ends. Despite their importance, many employers overlook or deviate from the very contracts that protect them, particularly around termination and notice obligations.
- [5 Considerations For Investigators When Writing A Final Report](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/5-considerations-for-investigators-when-writing-a-final-report/): In my years as an investigator, I've seen countless colleagues breathe a sigh of relief when the last interview ends. It’s a classic mistake. They think the hard part is over. But if you’ve ever sat down, surrounded by a mountain of notes, facing the daunting task of turning hours of conflicting accounts into a coherent, defensible report, you know the truth. The real challenge, and the most critical work, begins now. Making sense of conflicting reports, weighing contradictory evidence, and documenting your findings is where an investigation's integrity is truly forged. The analysis and writing phase isn't just the final step; it's the crucible where raw information is transformed into a clear, logical, and defensible conclusion.
- [Beyond Body Language: 5 Ways Workplace Investigators Assess Credibility](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/beyond-body-language-5-ways-workplace-investigators-assess-credibility/): We are fascinated by the idea of knowing who is telling the truth. From popular TV shows to our own daily interactions, there's a deep-seated desire to "read" people, to spot the lie, and to get to the bottom of a story. This has created a persistent myth: that some people are human lie detectors, able to uncover deception through a single nervous glance, a fidgeting hand, or a subtle change in tone.
- [Finding the Truth: 4 Lessons from a Workplace Investigator](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/finding-the-truth-4-lessons-from-a-workplace-investigator/): When we’re faced with conflicting stories, most of us have a powerful urge to “get to the bottom of things.” We want to find the definitive account, the single version of events that makes sense of the chaos. But in the world of professional fact-finding, the path to the truth is rarely straightforward. It’s a disciplined process that often requires us to abandon our most trusted instincts.
- [Beyond the Complaint: 5 Surprising Truths a Workplace Investigation Can Uncover](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/beyond-the-complaint-5-surprising-truths-a-workplace-investigation-can-uncover/): When a formal complaint is filed, the typical view of a workplace investigation is that it's a linear process designed to answer a simple question: Did the incident happen or not? Leaders often see it as a tool to determine guilt, assign blame, and close the case, treating a specific complaint as an isolated incident, a fire to be extinguished.
- [Balancing Surveillance in the Workplace and Privacy Rights](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/balancing-surveillance-in-the-workplace-and-privacy-rights/): In today’s technology-driven world, the use of surveillance in the workplace is becoming a more common theme. Whether it be through simply installing security cameras throughout the office to more in-depth monitoring systems like dashboard cameras or GPS systems in cabs and transport trucks, there is a delicate line between business interests and the privacy rights of employees. While electronic monitoring tools can help to ensure compliance with safety regulations and protect an organization's assets, excessive or undisclosed surveillance can raise serious legal and ethical concerns under both privacy and employment laws.
- [Defending Your Business Against Workplace Harassment Allegations](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/defending-your-business-against-workplace-harassment-allegations/): Workplace harassment allegations represent one of the highest-risk situations Ontario employers face. Beyond the immediate complaint, these allegations can trigger Ministry of Labour investigations, Human Rights Tribunal applications, wrongful dismissal claims, and devastating reputational damage. At Greenwood Law, our employment lawyers defend businesses against harassment allegations at every stage, from pre-complaint risk mitigation through tribunal proceedings and civil litigation. Strategic defence requires more than simply investigating complaints; it demands proactive risk management, careful documentation, and tactical decision-making when allegations surface.
- [Conducting Workplace Harassment Investigations: A Legal Guide for Ontario Employers](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/conducting-workplace-harassment-investigations-a-legal-guide-for-ontario-employers/): When a workplace harassment complaint surfaces, Ontario employers face immediate legal obligations that extend far beyond simply listening to concerns. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), employers must ensure that an investigation is conducted into incidents and complaints of workplace harassment that is appropriate in the circumstances. At Greenwood Law, our employment lawyers regularly advise employers through these high-stakes investigations where procedural missteps can create significant legal liability and reputational damage.
- [The Importance of Workplace Policies](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/the-importance-of-workplace-policies/): Workplace policies aren’t just a best practice in Ontario, they are a legal necessity and a cornerstone for effective risk management to any organization. Maintaining clear, compliant, and accessible policies protects both an employer and its employees. Not only do policies set out expectations and promote consistency but they also help employers demonstrate due diligence and objective processes when addressing workplace issues.
- [Crafting Legally Enforceable Employment Contracts for Small Businesses](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/crafting-legally-enforceable-employment-contracts-for-small-businesses/): Small business owners in Ontario face a critical challenge: creating employment contracts that actually protect their business while complying with complex employment law requirements. At Greenwood Law, our employment lawyers regularly see small businesses facing costly disputes because their contracts contain unenforceable clauses or fail to address key risks. A well-drafted employment contract isn't just paperwork, it's a strategic tool that can save your business tens of thousands of dollars in wrongful dismissal claims and legal fees.
- [What Veterinarians Need to Know About CVO Investigations](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/what-veterinarians-need-to-know-about-cvo-investigations/): When a complaint arrives from the College of Veterinarians of Ontario, veterinarians face one of the most stressful moments in their professional careers. The College receives, investigates, and acts upon complaints made against licensed veterinarians, and anyone who believes a veterinarian has not acted or treated them professionally can submit a complaint.
- [Entitlement to Bonus During the Notice Period](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/entitlement-to-bonus-during-the-notice-period/): Employees often have several different types of compensation, and their entitlement to these various forms of compensation after they are terminated can be contentious. 
- [Designing Employment Contracts for Associate Veterinarians: Key Clauses & Common Pitfalls](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/designing-employment-contracts-for-associate-veterinarians-key-clauses-common-pitfalls/): Creating a solid employment contract for an associate veterinarian isn’t just good practice, it’s essential for preventing misunderstandings, protecting your clinic, and complying with recent Ontario law changes. This article covers the key clauses you should include, common pitfalls to avoid, and recent legal obligations you need to build into your contracts now.
- [Updating Outdated HR Policies: What Ontario Employers Need to Refresh in 2025](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/updating-outdated-hr-policies-what-ontario-employers-need-to-refresh-in-2025/): Ontario’s legal landscape for employment policies is changing rapidly. Between recent amendments to the Employment Standards Act (ESA), new pay transparency and job posting rules, and evolving leave entitlements, many employer HR / policy documents are now partially or wholly outdated. Waiting increases legal and reputational risk, so here’s what employers should update now.
- [Drawing the Line: Ontario’s Right to Disconnect](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/drawing-the-line-ontarios-right-to-disconnect/): The modern workplace looks nothing like it did a decade ago. With remote work, hybrid schedules, and a steady stream of notifications on phones and laptops, the boundary between “on the clock” and “off the clock” is thinner than ever.
- [Understanding Parental Leaves in Ontario](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/understanding-parental-leaves-in-ontario/): Under Section 48 of the Ontario Employment Standards Act (“ESA”), employees are entitled to parental leave. This leave is job-protected and generally unpaid, meaning an employee cannot be fired for taking parental leave but their employer is also not required to pay their regular wages during their time off. 
- [Why Filming a “Day in the Life” at Work Could Cost Employees Their Jobs](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/why-filming-a-day-in-the-life-at-work-could-cost-employees-their-jobs/): Social media has become a global outlet for self-expression, with TikTok emerging as one of the most popular platforms On TikTok, “day in the life” videos have exploded in popularity, offering behind-the-scenes looks at careers and workplaces. But for employers, these videos are not just harmless entertainment; they can present serious risks to security, confidentiality, and compliance.
- [Personal Real Estate Corporations (PREC): Getting it right from the employment side](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/personal-real-estate-corporations-prec-getting-it-right-from-the-employment-side/): Lately, we have been working with some of our real estate clients on fine-tuning their agreements now that Personal Real Estate Corporations (PREC) are a thing. Both the brokerage employer and the agent employee/contractor need to make sure they have the proper paperwork in place in order to comply with the PREC rules as set by O. Reg 536/20 (“the Regulation”) under the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (“the Act”). 

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- [Fil Szadurski​ – Partner at Greenwood Law](https://greenwoodlawyers.com/fil-szadurski/): Filip Szadurski is an Employment and Litigation Lawyer at his very core, regularly advising clients on complex employment matters across Canada. Filip was called to the bar in both Ontario and Alberta.
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