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 of money or percentage dependent on hitting a target. Many employers have a Commission Agreement that outlines the targets and how employees will be compensated. The Employment Standards Act (ESA) […]
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Frustration of contract occurs when an employment relationship ends due to circumstances outside of control of either party and “there is no reasonable likelihood of the employee being able to return to work within a reasonable time.” As a result, the performance of the contract has been rendered impossible. Generally, when the contract is
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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 employee without notice where they have “just cause” for the termination. When an employee is terminated for cause, they are not entitled to any severance or any remuneration of any
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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 there is no such contractual notice, to “reasonable” notice. “Severance” is the pay individuals get instead of notice. It is the money an ex-employee receives in place of continued paychecks
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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 important that employees are familiar with their rights when it comes to behaviour in the workplace. In many cases, employees have never met face to face, or have not seen
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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 of employment both employers and employees must follow, including wages, leaves of absence, work hours, notice and severance pay upon termination. With a few exceptions, the Employment Standards Act applies
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 of notice. The time between receipt of notice and your effective termination date is commonly referred to as your notice period. Your notice period will vary depending on your specific
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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 up and voice your concerns since we all rely on an income. This feeling of helplessness becomes substantially more burdensome when you are not aware of your rights and your
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In Canada, a Performance Improvement Plan (also known as a “PIP”) may be issued to an employee when 1) an employer has concerns regarding the employee’s productivity, performance, or other employment or Human Resources (“HR”) matters, or 2) when an employer wants to recommend ways to help an employee improve. They can offer guidelines for
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The Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) requires that all employees be granted one 30-minute meal break for every 5 consecutive hours of work. This means your employer can’t force you to eat at your desk or work through the break. You’re entitled to use the 30-minute break however you want. You can eat lunch, make phone
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