When Should I Consult with an Employment Lawyer? Whether you are an employee or employer in Ontario, there are several situations in which you may want to consider speaking with an experienced employment lawyer: 1) If you believe your employer has violated your...
What is a Wrongful Dismissal? In Canada, a wrongful dismissal refers to an employer unlawfully terminating an employee’s employment without complying with its legal obligation under an employment contract. Contrary to a common misconception, what makes a dismissal...
In Ontario employment law, an employee facing a wrongful dismissal or constructive dismissal has a legal duty to “mitigate”. Put simply, this is a legal obligation that requires an employee who has faced a significant change to the terms or conditions of employment...