Category: For Employees

Independent Contractor or Employee? That is the Question.

by Nicole Simes | Sep 14, 2016 | For Employees

Independent Contractor or Employee? That is the Question. Many companies hire contractors instead of employees. As we have written before, some advantages for contractors are paying less taxes and being able to claim more tax deductions. However, a contractor is not...

Terminated Contract Employee Receives Three Years’ Pay from Prior Employer

by Nicole Simes | Sep 6, 2016 | For Employees

Terminated Contract Employee Receives Three Years’ Pay from Prior Employer In many cases, employers must provide terminated employees written notice of termination or pay instead of notice. How much notice or pay may depend on the type of employment contract. In some...

Sexual Harassment Found Even Though No Criminal Charges

by Nicole Simes | Aug 26, 2016 | For Employees

Sexual Harassment Found Even Though No Criminal Charges As we have previously reported, employees may recover substantial damages from sexual harassment in the workplace. In a recent decision, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“the Tribunal”) awarded damages to an...

Am I entitled to a bonus if I am not actively employed when it is paid out?

by Nadia Halum | Aug 23, 2016 | For Employees

Am I entitled to a bonus if I am not actively employed when it is paid out? Determining whether a terminated employee is entitled to their bonus, even though they are not actively employed when it is paid out, can be a complicated issue. As you may know from reading...

Not all termination clauses are enforceable: Here’s One Way to Attack Them

by Nadia Halum | Aug 15, 2016 | For Employees

Not all termination clauses are enforceable: Here’s One Way to Attack Them Employers include a termination clause in your employment contract to take away your rights, i.e. to reduce the amount of termination pay you are entitled to receive. If your employment...

How much notice of resignation should I give my employer?

by Nadia Halum | Jun 15, 2016 | For Employees

How much notice of resignation should I give my employer? Did you know that an employee is required to provide “reasonable” notice of resignation (unless you agree to a different notice period in an employment contract)? If you fail to do so, your former employer can...

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Independent Contractor or Employee? That is the Question.

Terminated Contract Employee Receives Three Years’ Pay from Prior Employer

Sexual Harassment Found Even Though No Criminal Charges

Am I entitled to a bonus if I am not actively employed when it is paid out?

Not all termination clauses are enforceable: Here’s One Way to Attack Them

How much notice of resignation should I give my employer?

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Sexual Harassment Found Even Though No Criminal Charges

Am I entitled to a bonus if I am not actively employed when it is paid out?

Not all termination clauses are enforceable: Here’s One Way to Attack Them

How much notice of resignation should I give my employer?

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