Workers are often offered compensation in their employment package which is separate from wages and benefits. This can include long-term incentive plans (LTIP), stock options, […]
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If you’ve faced punishment or threats at work after asserting your rights, you may be the victim of reprisal — and possibly wrongful dismissal. Canadian
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Short-term disability insurance is an income replacement for employees while away from work for a brief, defined period and are unable to perform their own
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If you can’t work due to illness or injury, long-term disability (LTD) benefits may replace part of your income. Unfortunately, many Ontario employees face LTD
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An employee’s entitlements to notice on termination, either their minimum entitlements under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) or common law reasonable notice, are primarily dependent
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Most employers hire employees on a contract for an indefinite term. Some employers, however, hire employees on a contract for a fixed term, called “fixed-term
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Given the current economic climate, hiring employees with fixed term employment contracts may appear quite appealing because business needs may change by the end of
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Upon termination, many employees will be asked by their employer to sign some form of release, releasing the employer from future liability in exchange for
Monkhouse Law has commenced over a dozen class action lawsuits for employees who are unfairly misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees, and not paid
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What Is Overtime Pay in Ontario? Overtime pay in Ontario is defined as pay at 1.5 times an employee’s regular rate of pay (“time and
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An individual’s employment, and ability to work and support themselves, can be dramatically compromised by mental health issues. The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports
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What is a temporary layoff? A temporary layoff is when the employer cuts back or stops an employee’s work without ending his or her employment.
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In the recent case of K. v. BT Express Freight Systems, 2020 CarswellOnt 1870, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice awarded the employee damages for
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Yes, employees are eligible to collect Employment Insurance (“EI”) if they have been terminated “without cause”. Being terminated without cause means the employee was let
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What does job abandonment mean? Job abandonment occurs when an employee has a pattern of unexcused or unauthorized absences which result in the employer deeming
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In Canada, a Record of Employment or ROE is used in the Federal Employment Insurance program in order for the government to determine who qualifies
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What does a non-solicitation clause mean? In Ontario, a non-solicitation clause is a provision in an employment contract that specifically prohibits an employee from soliciting
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On October 9th, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada handed down its decision in the employment law case of Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd.,
Updated July 8, 2021 The terms laid off and terminated are sometimes used interchangeably when talking about the end of an employment relationship. However, each
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In Ontario, employers can legally fire an employee without cause at any time and for any legal reason. There are two ways employees can be
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If you are an executive or senior-level employee nearing the end of your employment, you’ll want to carefully plan your next moves to ensure you
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Virtual mediations are here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future. Undoubtedly, there are benefits to virtual mediation, such as the comfort of home,
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Federally regulated employees who face unjust dismissal may be able to seek reinstatement of their employment after termination. This legal remedy is unique to federally
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Employment contracts for executives are more challenging. It seems that the more senior a position, the more complex a compensation plan is. Understanding exactly what
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