Another Termination Clause Doesn’t Withstand Scrutiny
When a termination clause is present in a contract, it will be heavily scrutinised, due to the difference between common law notice and ESA notice.
Another termination clause didn’t make the cut
In my last blog post, I discussed a case where an employee was awarded punitive damages because her employer engaged in malicious conduct during her termination. In this week’s blog post, I’ll delve into how much the employee was awarded for reasonable notice, despite...Will Changed Workplace Laws Increase Competitiveness for Ontario Businesses?
Will Changed Workplace Laws Increase Competitiveness for Ontario Businesses? “We’ve heard loud and clear from businesses across Ontario that job growth starts with cutting the burdensome, job-killing red tape that is driving jobs and investment out of our province...Why Employers need a Discrimination-Free Workplace Policy
Why Employers need a Discrimination-Free Workplace Policy Although a workplace anti-discrimination policy is not mandatory in Ontario, we recommend it. If a complaint about discrimination is brought forward, employers can rely on the policy to help address the issue...Keeping you Posted on Mandatory Postings in the Workplace
Keeping you Posted on Mandatory Postings in the Workplace As an employer, there are several documents that you must post in your workplace. Some postings are mandatory for all workplaces, while others depend on the nature of the business and the hazards present in the...Working Notice: When working more than 9 to 5 makes it hard to find a way to make a living
While there is nothing inherently wrong with providing working notice, sometimes a court may find the employer should not get credit for this notice period.
Severance Package Review: What to Expect from an Employment Lawyer
You have just been terminated. You have been given a week or so to accept a severance package but you don’t know if it is fair. That is where we come in.
Pregnancy, Parental and Maternity Leave 102 (Federal)
We often receive calls from expecting parents asking about their rights to benefits and time off work for parental leave once their child arrives