What is an Employee's Wrongful Resignation? Sometimes, an employee is so upset or disinterested in their job that they decide to quickly up and leave. At other times, leaving a job is a momentous decision, often fueled by a desire for something better. But what happens when you resign and later
Termination Without Cause Explained in Ontario Employment Law
Imagine this: you arrive to work one morning and are called into your manager's office and told that your employment is terminated without cause. No reason given, just a sudden goodbye, thank you for your service and a financial severance package. To many people, this is the often shocking,
Workplace Investigations and Wrongful Dismissal Claims
When dealing with wrongful dismissal claims, the typical issue is an employer who terminates an employee's job without cause and fails to provide them with an appropriate severance package. However, a common issue resulting in a wrongful dismissal claim or an employee negotiating a severance package
Are Workplace Dress Codes Legal in Ontario?
Workplace Dress Codes are Legal - With Some Caveats In assisting employers operating in many different types of industries - from small medical offices to much larger companies - we are often asked to help prepare an employee manual or employee handbook. Quite often, one of the first topics
5 Best Practices for Employers for Terminating Employment and Temporary Layoffs in Ontario
Employment Lawyer Advice An inevitable part of any business operating in Ontario is effectively managing its workforce, especially in times of economic uncertainty. Following the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic disruptions, many employers now find themselves having to making difficult
Looking for an Employment Lawyer? Top Reasons Why Employees Need Assistance
Reasons for Employees to be Looking for an Employment Lawyer in Ontario In any workplace, there are often myriad number of issues or disputes that could take place between employers and their employees where the guidance of a top employment lawyer in Ontario will be helpful. If you are an employee
Ontario Employment Law: 4 Important Facts all Employees Should Know
While Ontario employment law is a changing and sophisticated area, having the guidance of an experienced Ontario employment lawyer. In this employment law blog, we discuss some of the top 4 things all employees (and employers) in Ontario should know when trying to navigate workplace issues and
What Does an Employee’s “Duty to Mitigate” Mean in Ontario Employment Law?
What Employee's Should Keep in Mind: Understanding the Duty to Mitigate Contract to misconceptions, even after a wrongful dismissal, the story does not end there when it comes to the employment relationship, as employees still have a duty to mitigate. Imagine this: your employer wrongfully