Negotiating Changes to a Written Offer of Employment
This blog explains why you should carefully review a job offer before accepting it.
Workplace harassment provisions coming to the Canada Labour Code
Our last blog discussed new amendments to the Canada Labour Code (“the Code”) that came into force on September 1st. Employers cannot rest just yet – even bigger changes are expected to arrive in 2020 in relation to workplace harassment and violence. The Code...Changes to the Canada Labour Code happening September 1, 2019
Federally regulated employers should be aware that various changes to the Canada Labour Code are set to be in place as of September 1st, 2019. As this date is quickly approaching, it is vital that employers familiarize themselves with these amendments and begin...Wrongful Dismissal Damages for Employee/Shareholders
Executives often receive different forms of compensation such as salary, bonus, short-term incentive compensation, long-term compensation, stock options, and income from shares in the corporation. In recent years, the Ontario Court of Appeal (“OCA”) has...Different Company, Same Old Job: What happens when the company you work for is sold?
Are clauses that purport to waive an employee’s years of service for the purposes of severance/notice pay enforceable? It’s all important when your company is sold. Here is what to look for.