Now, more than ever, Ontario small businesses are struggling to stay afloat. According to recent survey data and economic reports, small business owners fear U.S. trade tensions and tariffs, rising costs and inflation, lagging productivity, and regulatory complexity. With razor-thin margins, many Ontario businesses do not have the cash to hire an employment lawyer for customized employment documents, leaving themselves exposed to workforce liabilities that may end up substantially harming (if not sinking) their business. One difficult employee can cost thousands in legal fees.

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Recognizing these challenges from our clients and own small business experience, our office developed Working Knowledge—a comprehensive library of 35+ detailed employment documents that Ontario businesses can instantly deploy. One click gives Ontario businesses ownership of the most essential workplace documents they need. All templates are developed by Jennifer Chan, owner of JTC Litigation PC, a recognized Ontario employment lawyer with nearly a decade of experience in the field.​

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Surprise visit by a Ministry of Labour Inspector? No sweat—you have the mandatory workplace policies. Never conducted a standardized performance evaluation of an employee? No problem, there's a comprehensive performance evaluation form for you and your employee to go through together. Need to accommodate an employee who has returned from medical leave? Just ask them to give the Functional Abilities Form to their doctor and have them complete the medical consent form. Have an employee ask about how vacation and overtime work? Easy, just refer them to those workplace policies, which cite the Employment Standards Act. These policies are not just for peace of mind; they also inform both you and your employees about what their entitlements are, thereby ensuring all parties are on the same page and reducing unnecessary tension.

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The 125-page template library consists of:

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15 Workplace Policies (suitable for compiling into an employee handbook):

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• Accessibility Policy

• Attendance Policy

• Confidential Information Policy

• Disability Accommodation Policy

• Discipline and Misconduct Policy

• Electronic Monitoring Policy

• Overtime Policy

• Performance Management Policy

• Remote Work Policy

• Right to Disconnect Policy

• Internet and Social Media Policy

• Vacation Policy

• Workplace Harassment Policy

• Workplace Health & Safety Policy

• Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

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Employment Agreements (4)

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• Full-Time

• Part-Time

• Fixed-Term Contract

• Continued Employment

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Termination Letters (8)

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• Termination for Wilful Misconduct

• Termination Without Cause (options for lump sum or salary continuation)

• Termination Due to Frustration of Contract

• General Release and Indemnity Agreement

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Performance Management Tools

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• Performance Review Form

• Performance Improvement Plan

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Medical Accommodation Documents

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• Functional Abilities Form (physical and cognitive/psychological)

• Employee Medical Consent Form

• Letter to Employee Requesting Medical Information

• Letter to Health Provider for Functional Limitations

• Letter to Employee Requesting an Accommodation Meeting

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Workplace Harassment & Investigation Documents 

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• Complaint Form

• Confidentiality Agreement for Investigation

• Letters to Complainant and Respondent Communicating Investigation Results

• Relevant workplace harassment, violence prevention and discrimination policies

 

​Purchasers who wish to customize the documents within one year of purchase can contact JTC Litigation PC for legal support at a discounted rate. This allows the templates to be properly tailored and kept up to date with current Ontario employment laws.

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While we take pride in the quality and legal grounding of these templates, they are designed for general informational use and may not address the unique circumstances of every Ontario workplace. As such, we cannot guarantee their legal compliance in all situations. These documents are intended to help Ontario small businesses manage workplace risks in a practical and cost-effective way, but they do not constitute legal advice or create a solicitor-client relationship with JTC Litigation PC.​​

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After purchase, you’ll get a link to download all files in one convenient ZIP folder.