Employment Contracts: The Problem with Fixed-Term Employment Contracts I often get calls from an employer who has hired someone on short-term, fixed-term employment contract; that is, the person has been hired for 3 months, or 6 months, or a year. Sometimes the person...
Wrongful Dismissal Update: What is Reasonable Notice of Termination? Wrongful Dismissal Update: What is Reasonable Notice of Termination? In Ontario, an employer generally may terminate an employee at any time by providing the employee with reasonable notice of...
What is Just Cause for Termination? Just Cause For Termination Just Cause is a legal term that means an employer is justified in terminating an employee and not providing the employee with any notice of termination at common law. Generally, the courts decide what...