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Fixed term contracts are employment contracts that specify an end date. The contract states when the employment relationship will begin and on what day the […]

In Ontario, bereavement leave allows employees to take up to two days of unpaid leave from work each calendar year upon the death of certain

When an employee is terminated without cause in Ontario, their employer must advise them that their employment will end at a future date and give

Ontario’s right to disconnect law requires certain employers to have a written policy on disconnecting from work. Introduced through amendments to the Employment Standards Act,

If your long-term disability claim has been denied, you may still have legal options. The steps you take now can affect your ability to recover

When contractor agreements in Ontario are terminated, one of the most important questions to ask is what type of contractor are you? The answer will

Recent amendments to the Government of Canada’s Competition Act became law on June 23, 2022. One such amendment is of particular importance to employers as

In Amerato v. TST-CF Solutions LP, a 2022 decision of the Ontario Superior Court, a 16-year employee with a long-term disability was terminated and then

  In Ontario, many non-unionized employees who lose their job may be entitled to severance pay, often in amounts greater than what their employer first

The Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan has confirmed that when applying the reasonableness standard of review, courts should take a deferential approach. This was also

In Canada, employers are generally required to give common law notice to employees if they have been fired without cause. Common law notice can be

What is litigation? Litigation is the formal process of taking legal action. A litigation lawyer is a lawyer who will argue your case on your

Yes, an employer in Canada may rescind a job offer. However, employers who rescind job offers usually must pay the employee whose offer was withdrawn

Working for a competitor is a topic that has become increasingly predominant. Many employees continually seek or may be presented with alternative employment opportunities, often

Minimum employment standards legislation in both Ontario and at the federal level in Canada requires that an employer provide employees with vacation pay on top

In a recent case involving Dr. David Walt Dentistry 2022 ONSC 2967, the Ontario Superior Court rendered a summary judgment decision regarding a wrongful dismissal action. The

Commission is compensation that is earned based on job performance. Those who are in a commission-based role often agree to be compensated a certain amount

Frustration of contract occurs when an employment relationship ends due to circumstances outside of the control of either party, and “there is no reasonable likelihood

We will discuss what happens when an investment advisor is dismissed with just cause. What is Just Cause? Employers have a right to terminate an

Rights for Terminated Investment Advisors Investment advisors who are terminated without cause are entitled to notice as set out in their employment contract, or if

As businesses transition from a remote workforce towards a full-time return to the office, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, it is

The Ontario Employment Standards Act 2000 (ESA) sets out the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in Ontario. The ESA provides the minimum standards

If you have been terminated in Ontario, you have rights and entitlements upon termination. Employers must provide a notice of termination or payment in lieu

As an employee, a time may come when you feel uncomfortable with the actions or decisions of your employer. It can be difficult to speak