Terminating An Employee on Long-term Disability? Be very careful The $ 64 000 Question Can an employer terminate an employee who is on long-term disability? In some cases, the answer is yes but if an employer improperly terminates a disabled employee then the legal...
How to Protect Your Business From A Departing Employee We often get calls from employers concerning departed employee who have started working for a competitor. The client is concerned that the departing employee is taking clients or employees to the competitor. In...
Long Term Incentive Plans – What You Should Know When You Are Changing Jobs Long Term Incentive Plans are often a deciding factor for executives when switching jobs. We will review a written offer of employment and advise senior executives on long term incentive...
Constructive Dismissal: The Cole’s Notes Version Constructive dismissal is a term used in Ontario frequently. It is not uncommon for us to get a call from an employee who is very unhappy because the person’s employer has imposed a new term of employment without prior...
5 Factors to Consider When Reviewing Your Employee Benefits Plan According to a survey by Monster.com in collaboration with group benefit provider Unum, an attractive employee benefits package was rated very important by 74 per cent of those surveyed. Less...
The Ontario Employment Standards Act: A Revised Complaint Procedure Over the last few months, a number of our clients have had to respond to complaints filed by former employees under the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”). As of January 19, 2011 the complaint process...
What is “JUST CAUSE” for Termination? Just Cause: a Definition Just cause is a legal term that means an employer is justified in terminating an employee and not providing the employee with any notice of termination at common law. An employee can agree that...
Employment Contracts: Negotiating Tips for Senior Executives Negotiating employment contracts for senior executives requires a personalized review of the terms of employment. Driven, personable, results- oriented, leaders are always in demand. These high-powered...