Employment Contract Review in Ontario: Protecting Your Rights in the Workplace Congratulations on landing that new job! Before the excitement gets the best of you, it is important to remember one crucial step: always review your employment contract with an Ontario employment lawyer. This seemingly
Wrongful Dismissal Severance Packages
Example of Wrongful Dismissal Claim and Severance Package in Ontario: Amerato vs. TST-CF Solutions LP, 2022 ONSC 5339 The world of Canadian employment law can be complex, especially when it comes to termination of employment and wrongful dismissal claims. The case of Amerato vs. TST-CF Solutions
Constructive Dismissal Claims in Ontario
What are Constructive Dismissal Claims and What Should Employees Know? Constructive dismissal claims in Ontario occur when an employer makes a significant change to the fundamental terms and conditions of an employee’s contract unilaterally (without the employee’s consent), leading the employee
Tell Me About Wrongful Dismissal Claims in Ontario Employment Law?
What do I Need to Know about Ontario Wrongful Dismissal Claims? For any employee who has experienced a wrongful termination of employment from their job in Ontario, it is generally thought of as a highly stressful and challenging time to get through, particularly in a difficult economic
Don’t Jump the Gun! Why Progressive Discipline is an Employer’s Secret Weapon in Termination for Cause
As an employer, it may seem tempting to fire an employee who is underperforming or causing workplace issues. In fact, terminating their employment might seem like the quickest fix, but in most cases, it may not be true - especially in an employment termination for cause. In Ontario, employers have
Example of Just Cause for Dismissal in Ontario
In a recent case called Lagala v. Patene Building Supplies Ltd, 2024 ONSC 253, the court dismissed an employee's wrongful dismissal claim. The decision is notable for a few important reasons, most importantly of which is for illustrating the standard the courts follow to establish just cause for
Why Should Employees Hire an Ontario Employment Lawyer?
What are the Benefits to Hire an Employment Lawyer? If you are an employer or employee in Ontario, you should always talk to an employment lawyer whenever you experience any workplace issues that require guidance. Here are some common workplace issues where an employment lawyer in Toronto can
Can Employee be Working a Second Job? How it Could Result in Wrongful Dismissal
Working a Second Job: Balancing "Moon Lighting" with Primary Employment As Ontario employment lawyer, we are often consulted by both employers and employees regarding issues of an employee "moonlighting" or "side hustle", or simultaneously working a second job involving two different employers.