Call us for a FREE 30 minute phone consultation at 416-907-9249 or submit a callback request A golden parachute is a term coined for clauses in employment contracts that provide for enhanced severance packages. Typically, these are given to executive level employees. In Ontario, there are certain termination packages that employees are legally entitled to.

Call us for a FREE 30 minute phone consultation at 416-907-9249 or submit a callback request Under the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”), employees are entitled to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of their race and/or ethnic origin. Typically, in this day and age, racism and discrimination do.

Call us for a FREE 30 minute phone consultation at 416-907-9249 or submit a callback request   There is a good faith obligation on employers and employees during the life of the contract which includes a duty to act honestly with the other party. When an employee’s dishonesty leads to their hiring, the employer may.

When an employee feels unable to work because of a health condition, employees who have coverage may qualify for Long-Term Disability (“ LTD”). Many people who contact us, along with their doctors, believe that the health condition must be severe to the point of missing a limb or being bedridden in order to qualify for.

Call us for a FREE 30 minute phone consultation at 416-907-9249 or submit a callback request   Employees should be free from retaliation in the event they complain about discrimination they are experiencing at work. For example, an employer might terminate an employee after the employee complains about being discriminated against due to their gender,.

Call us for a FREE 30 minute phone consultation at 416-907-9249 or submit a callback request It has been over a year since the government provided the options for new parents to take up to 18 months of parental leave instead of the previous 12 months. However, with these changes come new questions and confusion.

Call us for a FREE 30 minute phone consultation at 416-907-9249 or submit a callback request Employees should be free from retaliation in the event they complain about discrimination they are experiencing at work. For example, an employer might terminate an employee after the employee complains about being discriminated against due to their gender, race,.

Call us for a FREE 30 minute phone consultation at 416-907-9249 or submit a callback request The relationship between an employee and employer is one of contract and is either written or implied. In a typical situation, the employee agrees to engage in certain services in exchange for payment of wages, benefits and/or other forms.

Call us for a FREE 30 minute phone consultation at 416-907-9249 or submit a callback request When an employee is terminated without cause they are presumptively entitled to reasonable common law notice of the termination of their employment. In most cases, this means the employee is entitled to a package – which takes into account.

Call us for a FREE 30 minute phone consultation at 416-907-9249 or submit a callback request Businesses are frequently bought and sold.  The structure of the sale can affect the liability for employees’ severance entitlements. It is important for both employers and employees to understand whether the previous or current owner is required to provide.