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What’s in a name – Employee or Independent Contractor?

by Katelyn Weller | Mar 21, 2016 | For Employees

What’s in a name – Employee or Independent Contractor? Have you been recently terminated and the company did not provide notice or pay-in-lieu of notice because you are an “independent contractor”? Sometimes organizations believe that it is more advantageous to...

The “Bottom Line” of Restructuring

by Nicole Simes | Mar 18, 2016 | For Employees

The “Bottom Line” of Restructuring In today’s shifting economy, restructuring is common amongst large and small employers. Restructuring may involve shifting employees within a company, but more commonly it also involves the elimination of various sectors...

Hiring Mistakes 101

by Doug MacLeod | Mar 15, 2016 | For Employers

Hiring Mistakes 101 A recent case is a cautionary tale of what can happen if an employer rushes a hire. The Facts In this case, a former colleague emailed Mr. Buaron about an IT position at Acuityads Inc. Mr. Buaron said he was interested and met with the employer’s...

Show me the money – Is an employer allowed to change your compensation plan?

by Katelyn Weller | Mar 7, 2016 | For Employees

Show me the money – Is an employer allowed to change your compensation plan? As employees, we expect that our compensation will continue increase with our length of service. However, sometimes that’s not always the case. An employer may be experiencing financial...

Should You See an Employment Lawyer About that Issue?

by Nicole Simes | Feb 23, 2016 | For Employees

Should You See an Employment Lawyer About that Issue? We often receive calls from individuals wondering whether it is worth spending the money to see an employment lawyer. Sometimes this is because the employee has been fired and received a termination letter and the...

Common Employment Law Issues

by Doug MacLeod | Feb 23, 2016 | For Employers

Common Employment Law Issues I speak with human resources professionals every day about various employment law issues. This blog deals with five of the most common issues that arise in my practice. Termination Pay In many organizations, labour costs often account for...

Duty to Mitigate: What happens when your wrongful dismissal case gets to court and you are still unemployed?

by Nadia Halum | Feb 18, 2016 | For Employees

Duty to Mitigate: What happens when your wrongful dismissal case gets to court and you are still unemployed? The Basics A wrongful dismissal occurs when an employer does not provide enough notice of termination. An employee can claim damages equal to the remuneration...

Should you Accept that Severance Package?

by Nicole Simes | Jan 8, 2016 | For Employees

Should you Accept that Severance Package? You were terminated from your job. Your employer offered you a severance package. Is it fair? The answer to this question often turns on whether you previously signed an employment contract. More specifically, did you sign...

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