Most employees only think about legal protection after they have been fired. By then, it is often too late to recover the emails, contracts, and performance reviews needed to prove your case. This guide offers ten critical, proactive steps every Ontario employee should take today, from securing your own copy of the employment contract to documenting verbal promises in writing. We explain why you must never use work email for personal matters and how to discreetly preserve evidence of a toxic workplace. These simple habits can mean the difference between walking away empty-handed and securing the severance package you deserve.