Busting the Temporary Layoff Myths: The Truth Behind Ontario’s Temporary Layoffs

Busting the Temporary Layoff Myths: The Truth Behind Ontario’s Temporary Layoffs

by | May 31, 2026 | Constructive Dismissal, Employee, Employers, Employment Contracts, Employment Standards Act, Temporary Lay Off, Termination of Employment

We see it frequently: an employee told to stay home with little or no pay, told it is temporary, told to wait. Many assume they have no choice. But employers invoke temporary layoffs with a confidence that often is not backed by law. Misunderstanding what a layoff...