5 Things To Know about Fair Treatment at Work: Contracts, Harassment, Discrimination and more
This blog discusses five things you should know to be treated fairly and with respect and dignity in the workplace.
Elections: An Employee’s Right to Take Time Off Work to Vote
Election Day? What are my rights as an employee to take time off work to vote? Does my employer need to accommodate this?
Negotiating Changes to a Written Offer of Employment
This blog explains why you should carefully review a job offer before accepting it.
Changes to the Canada Labour Code happening September 1, 2019
Federally regulated employers should be aware that various changes to the Canada Labour Code are set to be in place as of September 1st, 2019. As this date is quickly approaching, it is vital that employers familiarize themselves with these amendments and begin...Wrongful Dismissal Damages for Employee/Shareholders
Executives often receive different forms of compensation such as salary, bonus, short-term incentive compensation, long-term compensation, stock options, and income from shares in the corporation. In recent years, the Ontario Court of Appeal (“OCA”) has...Are Executives Entitled to Variable Compensation after being Terminated?
If your organization pays executives for performance and doesn’t want to pay an executive during the applicable notice period because they are not performing, consider having an employment lawyer review your plan first.
Less Overtime Protections Now that Bill 66 is Law
Recent changes to the Employment Standards Act, as a result of Bill 66, allow employers to pay less overtime pay to employees.
A Disciplinary Record: Not Enough To Justify A Just Cause Termination
There is a high legal threshold to meet for just cause termination even when an employee has a history of non-compliance with company policies