Employment Contracts in the COVID-19 World
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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.
Another Unenforceable Termination Clause Helps Employee Get More Termination Pay
Another Unenforceable Termination Clause Helps Employee Get More Termination Pay Very recently, the Ontario Court of Appeal released another decision about employment contract termination clauses that significantly helps employees. If you are interested in previous...Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc.: Ontario Court of Appeal Strikes Down Another Termination Clause
In this case, Mr. Waksdale was terminated without cause after about eight (8) months of employment. Both parties agreed that the “without cause” termination clause in his employment contract was enforceable. Both parties also agreed the “with cause” termination...COVID-19 Update: Do Reduced Hours of Work or a Temporary Lay Off Constitute a Termination or a Constructive Dismissal? The legal waters just got murkier
Do reduced hours of work or a temporary lay off constitute a termination or a constructive dismissal during Covid-19? ? The legal waters just got murkier.
Back to Work: Childcare Responsibilities and Accommodation
back to work, childcare responsibilities, accommodation, return to work, family status, Employment Standards Act, ESA
Return to Work After COVID-19: When babies still need tending and parents are mending
Yesterday, Premier Ford announced Stage 1 of the reopening of Ontario and identified some businesses that are permitted to reopen on Tuesday after the long weekend. To view the health and safety guidelines for reopening, click here. These employers will, therefore,...COVID-19 Update: New Ministry of Labour Guidelines for Reopening of Workplaces
This blog describes the new Ministry of Labour (MOL) Guidelines for the Reopening of Workplaces in Ontario, given COVID-19 updates.