Fired? You May be Owed More Thanks to The Supreme Court
These days, many employees are being fired from their employment. You may be owed more than what your contract says thanks to recent court decisions.
Court Refuses to Enforce Contractual Language Limiting Termination Pay
Court Refuses to Enforce Contractual Language Limiting Termination Pay I have written several blogs on whether wrongful dismissal damages include compensation for the variable compensation the employee would have earned during the applicable notice period. Most cases...Judge Refuses to Enforce an Amended Employment Contract
Judge Refuses to Enforce an Amended Employment Contract I have written many blogs on the legal enforceability of employment contracts because judges are increasingly refusing to enforce them and I want employers to be live to this issue. Employers should assume that...Another Way to Get More Severance From Your Employer
Many termination clauses attempt to limit the termination and severance pay an employee will receive.
Constructive Dismissal and Covid-19
Over the past few months, we have received many questions from concerned employees about changes to their jobs. Some have experienced reductions in hours, others have had their pay cut, others are being asked to complete new or different tasks.
COVID-19 Update: The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy – A Real Game Changer
COVID-19 Update: The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy – A Real Game Changer On Saturday, April 11, 2020 the federal government passed the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (the “CEWS”). This law will be a game changer for many employers. The following information is...Constructive Dismissal Update: Employee Alleging Workplace Harassment Barred from Pursuing a Civil Claim
Constructive Dismissal Update: Employee Alleging Workplace Harassment Barred from Pursuing a Civil Claim An employee quit her employment because of workplace harassment and filed a constructive dismissal action. The Employer brought an application under the Workplace...Termination Clauses: (Yet) Another One Bites the Dust
The issue of whether a termination clause limits an employee’s entitlement to the minimum notice set out in the Employment Standards Act may be the most litigated issue in employment law over the past 5 years.