On July 7, 2020, Monkhouse Law successfully certified a $5 million class action against Approval Team Inc., a car dealership with 5 locations operating across […]
In Ontario, termination without cause means an employer can end your employment without alleging misconduct — but you are still legally entitled to notice or
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The Government of Canada has passed new federal legislation to protect employees from harassment and violence in the workplace. On January 1, 2021 the new
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You’ve been let go, and your employer offered you a severance package. Is it fair? Read our article to learn how severance packages are calculated
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Employment contracts are the framework of the employment relationship and can have important implications that may last for years. Although some employment contracts may be
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The Supreme Court of Canada released Heller v. Uber earlier today, siding with the employee and allowing the class action to proceed. Monkhouse Law represented
Heller v. Uber Class Action – Green Light for Gig Economy Workers Read More »
It happens all too often: an employee is terminated, finds the perfect new job in the industry, and then is notified by their past employer
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With the COVID-19 pandemic employees and employers often go back to the employment agreements to review their rights and obligations in case of termination. Beware!
Is jury duty mandatory in Ontario? Currently, Ontario allows a jury of six people to assess damages and decide issues of fact in civil cases,
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If you have lost your job in Ontario, one of your first questions may be how much severance pay you are entitled to receive. The
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A non-compete clause in Ontario is an agreement, or part of an agreement, that restricts an employee from competing with their employer after the employment
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On May 21, 2020, CBC and CTV reported that WestJet is asking the federal government for an exemption from following employment standards legislation. Specifically, WestJet
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If you are accused of insubordination at work, your employer may claim they have just cause to terminate your employment immediately, meaning they may argue
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In 2020, COVID-19 forced numerous Ontario businesses to close their doors. While a fair number of employers initially laid off their employees, now many temporary
When a Temporary Layoff Becomes a Termination: What You Need To Know Read More »
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled in favour of the employees in the unpaid overtime class action case brought against the Canadian Imperial
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How much severance pay is reasonable for someone age around 50 years? Find out by reading this article below. You will learn: generally about the
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Social media has become part of everyday life, but what you post online can have real consequences at work. Many employees are surprised to learn
Can You Get Fired For What You Post On Social Media? Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many Ontario businesses to slow down or halt operations entirely. The impact of this economic downturn has affected virtually every
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To keep citizens safe, Ontario has deemed certain businesses essential and requested all other businesses to close their physical locations. Subsequently, the Law Society of
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Since mid-March 2020, employers have been wondering what options there are for their employees in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are answers to
Employers Frequently Asked Questions About Employment and COVID-19 Read More »
Under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), there are three key minimum entitlements an employee is entitled to in the event of termination without cause: 1)
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The COVID-19 crisis has spawned an interesting array of emergency schemes by governments to provide assistance to those who have lost employment as a result
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More time to file your employment claims: Ontario uses emergency powers to suspend legal limitation periods and lawyers turn to virtual mediations. As of March 17,
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The difficulty of landing full time teaching jobs at the big school boards has created a large pool of underemployed qualified teachers and a ready
