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.
Calculating Severance Pay in Ontario: Basic Rules
Calculating Severance Pay is an Art, not a Science In Ontario, the courts in wrongful dismissal claims and constructive dismissal claims have blatantly stated that, when it comes to calculating severance pay, the exercise is more an art not a science. In fact, in each case, a judge deciding in
Another Termination Clause Bites the Dust in Ontario Wrongful Dismissal Claim
Review Employment Contracts: Termination Clause Should Not Allow a Termination "At Any Time" In another recent Ontario employment law case, the court has invalidated another termination clause in an employment contract. Taken together with many recent cases, this new court decision should force
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