Don't Leave Money on the Table: Top Tips to Negotiate the Best Severance Package When an employer offers a wrongfully terminated employee a severance package, it is usually not done out of the sheer goodness on the employer's part, but rather because the wants something in return to protect its own
Non-Solicitation and Non-Disclosure Agreements in Wrongful Dismissal Claims
Workplace Secrets and Stealing Clients? Understanding Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality Clauses in Severance Packages So, your employer informed you that it decided to terminate your employment and, to resolve a wrongful dismissal claim, offered you a hefty severance package. While the cash
Read Between the Lines: How an Employment Lawyer Can Review Your Employment Contract
Congratulations! You've landed a new job and received your new employment contract. This legal document outlines your rights and responsibilities as an employee, and by signing on the dotted line, you confirm your agreement to its terms and to follow what is written within its four corners. But
Factors to Consider When Looking for a Toronto Employment Lawyer
For many people, deciding whether or not to seek legal action against an employer when your employment is terminated is a big decision that comes with a lot stress and uncertainty. Generally, when looking for an employment lawyer, some typical questions an employee may ask themselves (or their
Understanding and Reviewing Employment Contracts in Ontario
As with any area of business where parties are engaged in dealings with each other, they have typically agreed or come to some sort of understanding of what terms and conditions their relationship will include. For instance, in a commercial tenancy agreement, the parties will have agreed to the
Understanding Wrongful Dismissals in Ontario
How Does Termination of Employment Work in Ontario? As employment lawyers, we generally advise our employer clients to conduct a regular employment contract review (or at least annually) to ensure they are up-to-date, especially since employment law in Ontario is constantly changing with new court