Emerge Magazine

Establishing a food business in Ontario can be an exciting and rewarding business endeavor. To plan for business success, food operators should take note of various regulations and compliance requirements

By Hani Al-Dajane Buying and selling a medical clinic is a complex but often rewarding transaction for physicians registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). The

By Hani Al-Dajane To expand their healthcare business opportunities, pharmacists sometimes consider buying into medical clinics operated by physicians through a medicine professional corporation. However, there are several regulatory restrictions

By Hani Al-Dajane Selling a dental practice requires coordinating several moving parts to ensure a smooth transition to the purchaser. Although the closing date marks the official transfer of ownership,

By Hani Al-Dajane Acquiring a dental practice is a major milestone. However, while the closing date marks the official transfer of ownership, there are important steps to complete after the

Has your employer terminated you for raising a concern about workplace safety or workplace harassment? In Ontario, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) protects workers from workplace harassment and

By Hani Al-Dajane Pharmacists and physicists must follow legal and regulatory requirements when operating their respective practices. Pharmacists must also comply with the policies of the Ontario College of Pharmacists

In Ontario, employees may be entitled to their pro-rated bonus if terminated without cause. Bonus entitlements depend on several factors including whether common law entitlements apply, the terms of the

What is a Probationary Period?   A probationary period allows the employer to evaluate a new employee during the early days of the employment relationship. If things aren’t working out from

Ontario employers should prepare for upcoming changes to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) specifically the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 (Bill 149).   As of January 1st, 2026, many changes

By Hani Al-Dajane How do the Ontario Courts Establish “Job Abandonment”?  Ontario courts assess job abandonment by determining whether a reasonable person would conclude, based on the employee’s actions, that

By Hani Al-Dajane Dentists should be aware of recent and upcoming changes to Ontario employment laws that could significantly impact their practice.   Here’s what you need to know about a

By Hani Al-Dajane The purchase and sale of a dental practice often involves the transfer of a lease. The selling tenant dentist usually must transfer the lease to the buying

By Hani Al-Dajane Dentist employers should be aware of the vacation time and vacation pay entitlements that employees are owed under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). A dentist’s employees

By Hani Al-Dajane Dentists may be able to benefit from giving shares of their practice to family members. This article will examine what tax benefits may be available when a

By Hani Al-Dajane Dentists should be aware of recent changes to Ontario employment legislation affecting an employer’s ability to use alternative vacation pay periods. This article will examine how Ontario