Workplace suspensions in Ontario: 3 key employee rights – National [Video]

In Ontario, employers don’t always have the ability to suspend staff from the workplace.

Unfortunately, many Ontarians aren’t aware of this—putting individuals at risk of having their employment rights violated.

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If you’re facing a workplace suspension, remain calm. Here are three key rights that non-unionized employees in the province need to know.

1. You can’t be suspended indefinitely

While Ontario doesn’t have specific restrictions regarding the duration of workplace suspensions, they must be structured to be as short as possible.

Employers are legally obligated to act in good faith. Suspending an individual for an unreasonably long period of time could violate the terms of their employment contract or the province’s Employment Standards Act.

2. Unpaid suspensions are rarely reasonable

Non-unionized employees in Ontario are often entitled to compensation when they’re suspended from work.

If you’re placed on an unpaid leave of absence, connect with an experienced employment lawyer …