Running a dental practice can be challenging at times. As an employer, the law does not make it any more straightforward for you. When temporarily…
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The dental industry is regulated by various laws, regulations, rules and guidelines from the government and the RCDSO. This multi-lawyered regulation can be confusing and…
In this post, we’ll be looking at the recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Celestini v Shoplogix Inc., 2023 ONCA 131 (CanLII) (“Shoplogix“). This…
Although leaves of absence are not uncommon among dental practices, many dentists may be unaware of the common legal traps employers could fall into when…
If you are a dental practice owner and haven’t reviewed your team’s contracts lately, you’ll want to check them over ASAP. You may be surprised…
A question we often receive from dentists is whether or not an employee can change their designation to that of a contractor or vice versa….
The last few years have proven to be tumultuous for Ontario’s employers. The province has made many changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)…
COVID-19 is not the only thing that may be causing expenses to go up for dentist employers. As of January 1, 2022, Ontario’s new minimum…
The government of Canada officially declared a new national holiday on September 30th, which begins this year (2021). Known as The National Day of Truth…
Once again, the Government of Ontario has extended the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (IDEL). This is a “deemed” leave of absence, which was previously set…