Punitive Damages: Rare But Not Unheard Of
Although punitive damages are rare, the courts will not shy away from awarding them if the circumstances merit it.
Doug’s Top 10 Employment Law Stories of 2018
Doug’s Top 10 Employment Law Stories of 2018 In 2018 there were many new developments in the employment law world. Here are my top 10 stories of the year: 1. Bill 148 Bit the Dust Ontario’s Employment Standards Act received its last major update in 2000. During the...How Important Are The Deadlines In Your Severance Package?
You should have your severance package reviewed by a lawyer before accepting it because it is possible to negotiate a better severance package.
Disputes Over Bonus Entitlements: Two Decisions on the “Active Employment” Requirement for Bonus Payouts
Disputes Over Bonus Entitlements: Two Decisions on the “Active Employment” Requirement for Bonus Payouts Where an employee is terminated or resigns, what is the effect of a bonus plan that requires the employee to be “actively employed” at the time the bonus is paid...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.