Employee Rights and Obligations Upon Termination of Employment Just like employers, employees have legal rights and responsibilities after they have departed from their job, regardless of whether they leave because of wrongful dismissal, resignation or frustration of employment. There are many
Tell Me What I Need to Know about Ontario Employment Law
Ontario employment law is an area of the law that is always changing, complicated and with many different aspects and issues that come up for employment lawyers. While it is difficult to touch base on the often occurring employment law topics, this employment lawyer blog post will delve into some of
Bonus Pay in Wrongful Dismissal Cases in Ontario Employment Law
Bonus Pay in Severance Packages When an employee faces a wrongful dismissal, they often engage the services of an experienced Toronto employment lawyer. Among other benefits, an employment lawyer will help an employee review a severance package, negotiate a severance package, or commence a wrongful
Employee Maternity Leave and Wrongful Dismissal Claims in Ontario
Ontario Leave Options for Parents: Pregnancy Leave, Maternity Leave & Parental Leave Explained Amidst the excitement of employee becoming parents, navigating the world of job-protected leaves of absence can feel overwhelming. In Ontario, expecting and new parents have access to various work
What Happens if there is a Wrongful Resignation by an Employee in Ontario?
What is an Employee's Wrongful Resignation in Ontario Employment Law? If an employee quits their job without providing the employe with proper notice of resignation, it can result in legal consequences for the employee in the form of a wrongful resignation claim. Picture a typical scenario: as an
The Duty to Mitigate in Wrongful Dismissal Cases in Ontario
In a recent Ontario employment dispute, the court applied the legal principle of "duty to mitigate" in wrongful dismissal cases, which reduced the employee's compensation for termination (or severance package). What is an Employee's Duty to Mitigate in Wrongful Dismissal Cases in Ontario? As a
Are Doctor’s Notes Still Required in Ontario Employment Law?
Ontario Rules about Doctor's Notes & Employee Rights Written by: Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer Date Revised: January 15, 2026 Quick Summary In Ontario, employees can take up to 3 days of unpaid, job-protected sick leave per year. This means while an employer may not be
What do I Need to Know about Wrongful Dismissal Claims in Ontario?
Ontario Wrongful Dismissal Claims in Ontario Employment Law In the recent Ontario court case involving a wrongful dismissal claim Jimmy How Tein Fat v. PRGX Canada Corp., 2023 ONSC 6374, the court ruled on many employment law issues that commonly arise in wrongful dismissal claims and therefore