Do I Have to Accept a Job Offer from the Purchaser of my Employer’s Business?
What happens when your employer is sold and the purchaser offers you employment? A recent Ontario decision provides some direction.
Does an Unpaid Suspension Constitute a Constructive Dismissal? Sometimes
Does an Unpaid Suspension Constitute a Constructive Dismissal? Sometimes Employers are increasingly suspending employees when allegations of misconduct are made against an employee. This includes allegations of sexual or workplace harassment and allegations of...An Employee and a Termination Package: The IBM Example
This dynamic area of law is continually changing. The best course of action is to try and change a termination clause before you sign your termination package.
Another Example of a Senior Executive Being Awarded More Damages Than Expected
Another Example of a Senior Executive Being Awarded More Damages Than Expected A recent case decided by the Ontario Court of Appeal demonstrates yet again that relying on informal understandings with an employee about their rights on termination is a very bad idea. In...Will a Judge Enforce the Termination Clause in Your Employment Contract?
An employer can significantly reduce the amount of termination pay that it would otherwise owe an employee by including a termination clause in an employment contract.
Is an Employer Required to Provide a Bonus to an Employee Who is Not Employed on the Date the Bonus is Paid?
Is an Employer Required to Provide a Bonus to an Employee Who is Not Employed on the Date the Bonus is Paid? What is an employer’s responsibility to pay bonuses to an employee who resigns after the year in which he or she earns a bonus, but before payment has...When Being Suspended Without Pay is Constructive Dismissal
Sometimes your employer is allowed to suspend you without pay, which is a constructive dismissal. Other times, this is a breach of your employment contract.