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 the Greater Toronto Area. The class action alleges that Approval Team’s employees were misclassified as independent contractors and that, as a result of this misclassification, those employees were not paid …
Wrongful dismissal usually entitles employees to compensation, but how does COVID-19 change that, if at all? Read on to learn more about the rights of employees if facing wrongful dismissal due to COVD-19. Can I be terminated if I complain about COVID-19 safety concerns? You cannot be terminated for complaining about COVID-19 related safety concerns. …
Can you really be terminated without cause in Ontario for no reason? Does your employer have to give you a reason if they fire you? Read on to find out more about without cause terminations, your rights, and what kinds of compensation you may be entitled to if you were terminated without cause. Can you …
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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 Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations will come into force to provide even more support for federally regulated employees. Currently, the existing legislation, Bill C-65, addresses prevention, response, and support …
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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 and what needs to be taken into consideration before signing off. How are severance packages calculated? How severance packages are calculated depends on if you have an employment contract with …
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 intimidating, Ontario courts are increasingly employee-friendly and often strike down employment contracts that are overly harsh, unclear, or illegal. Employment contracts are increasingly more common. In 2020, the Ontario Court …
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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 an intervenor before the SCC. Summary (updated 9:59am June 26, 2020): The Supreme Court majority decision, written by Justices Abella and Rowe found that the arbitration provision was unconscionable because …
Heller v. Uber Class Action – Green Light for Gig Economy Workers Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to significantly impact workplaces in Canada and around the globe. Due to severe economic hardship, many employers have temporarily laid off their employees and face uncertainty as to when their employees can return to work. Are you a federally regulated employee? Federally regulated employees are governed by the Canada Labour Code …
Toronto and Peel Region moved to Phase 2 of Ontario’s reopening plan as of today, June 24, 2020. The reopening will impact employees, many may face many new challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on to learn about some of the potential employment issues that may accompany Stage 2 and how to …
Toronto Stage 2 Reopening: Information for Employees 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 that they are breaking a non-competition, non-solicitation, or confidentiality clause in their past employment contract. These provisions, which all fall under the umbrella of “restrictive covenants” and are also known …