Independent Contractors in Ontario: Understanding the Legal Implications What is an Independent Contractor? In Ontario employment law, an independent contractor is a worker who provides services to a company but is not considered an employee. Unlike employees, independent contractors are not
What to Know Before Signing a New Employment Contract
What to Look for Before Signing a New Employment Contract Signing a new employment contract (also called an "employment agreement") is a significant decision that can have long-lasting consequences. Whether you are an employee joining a new company for the first, or an employee being asked to sign
Are Employees Always Entitled to Bonus Pay in Ontario?
Bonus pay is a common component of many employment compensation packages, but an employee's right or entitlement to it can be complex and dependent on various factors. This blog will delve into the nature of bonus pay, its significance in employment contracts, and the circumstances under which an
Changing Employment Contracts in Ontario
The world of work is dynamic. Businesses evolve, and sometimes, an employee's role needs to adapt as well. This can necessitate an employer to think about changing an employment contract. At other times, business businesses feel the need to ask employee's to sign a new employment contract in order
Ontario Employment Contract Review – Important Considerations
Employment Contract Review: Top 7 Must-Knows for all Employees Landing your dream job in Ontario often provokes excitement and nervousness at the same time. But before celebrating, there is a crucial step: obtain an employment contract review. This seemingly simple legal document lays the
Why it is Important to Review Employment Contract with Employment Lawyer in Ontario
Congratulations! You just landed your dream job in Ontario. While the excitement is bubbling over, and visions of a successful career dance in your head, there are many other considerations that should also be top of mind. Most important among them is the crucial step that all employees in Ontario
How (and Why) Courts in Ontario Invalidate a Termination Clause in an Employment Contract
Ask any top Ontario employment lawyer with experience in handing wrongful dismissal claims and constructive dismissal claims, and they will tell you a termination clause in employment contract is the hot-button issue in the area of wrongful dismissal litigation. What Makes Termination Clauses in
Can my Employer Force me to Sign a New Employment Contract?
Is Your Employer Forcing you to Sign a New Employment Agreement? Imagine this: you're happily chugging away at your desk, when all of a sudden your boss slides a glossy new employment contract across your table, asking that you "take this home and get it back to me when you're ready". Do you have