These resources will help working people better understand their rights and feel empowered to fight for their protection. The cost of terminating the employment of an employee in Ontario depends upon a mixture of contract provisions, common law and statute.The Employment Standards Act, 2000 applies to all employees whose work is to be performed in Ontario and their employers. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. If you work over 40 hours in a work week, you are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. It would likely just make you ineligible for rehire if you do not provide 30 days notice. Have a question about your pay, your benefits, or your rights in the workplace? The National Labor Relations Act forbids employers from interfering with, restraining, or coercing employees in the exercise of their rights. We work collaboratively with employers and employees to better prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Myth: Extensive employee access to the judicial system is essential in order for employees to have effective "rights" in the employment setting.