If you are an employer in Ontario or anywhere across Canada, recent legal developments make one...
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Covert Recordings in the Workplace: When Do They Justify Termination?
A Recent Court Case Explores Whether Secretly Recording at Work Is Enough for “Just Cause”...
Employer’s Duty of Good Faith, including Providing Reasons for Employee Termination
In a recent case called Krmpotic v. Thunder Bay Electronics Limited , the Ontario Court of Appeal expanded on the long-standing principle that employers have a duty to perform honestly during an employee’s termination. The ruling reinforced the idea that...
Changing an Employment Contract in Ontario
Changing an Employment Contract Under Ontario employment law, in order for a contract to be legally binding, consideration — which means a benefit to one party or a detriment to the other — is generally required. This holds true for employment contract as well. If an...
What Should an Employee Look for in a Severance Package?
Navigating a severance package, can be an overwhelming and emotional process for any employee in Ontario. Whether you are facing a temporary layoff, termination of employment, or some other form of employment separation, it is essential to understand what you should...