In Ontario, an employee can choose to negotiate a severance package after a termination of their employment, either independently on their own or with the help of an experienced employment lawyer in Toronto. However, if you are an employee facing a wrongful dismissal, it is generally advisable to
Ontario Employment Law – New Changes in Ontario Pay Transparency Law
The Ontario government recently announced that it plans on introducing new pay transparency law that will impact most employers throughout the province, specifically, companies that must follow the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000. Ontario Pay Transparency Law The new law would require all
Ontario Wrongful Dismissal Cases Exceeding 24-Month Cap on Severance Packages
Severance Package Lawyer In Ontario courts, employees in wrongful dismissal cases are increasingly being awarded larger severance packages, some that even exceed the typical "cap" of 24-month reasonable notice period. As a result, in appropriate cases, some employees can justifiably demand
What to Know of an Employee’s Duty to Mitigate in Ontario Employment Law
Under basic legal principles, if a party to a contact (such as an employment contract) suffers a violation of its terms known as a breach of contract, a court will typically award them damages (or financial compensation) to put them in the position they would have been in had the other party to the
Can My Employer Put Me on a Temporary Layoff in Ontario?
Updated on January 31, 2026 In short: yes, in 2026, your employer can place you on a temporary layoff in Ontario, provided certain conditions are met, including respecting your rights under an employment contract, the common law and the Employment Standards Act, 2000. In simple terms, an employer
Top Tips for How to Get the Most to Negotiate a Severance Package
How do I Negotiate a Severance Package? When it comes to understanding how to negotiate a severance package, there are important issues to consider. After an employer terminates employment, it will usually offers a terminated employee a severance package. However, it is important to know this not
Here are 5 Surprising Facts about Employment Law in Ontario
As in most areas of the law, Ontario employment law is a complex and evolving area of law that affects both businesses and employees. Not only do the rules that govern workplaces come from legislation and regulations, but new rules are often created in court cases (called "caselaw"). As a result, it
What is a Fixed-Term Employment Contract?
In Ontario law, an employment relationship can be based on a simple verbal understanding and agreement, or it can be codified in writing. This is call an employment contract. The purpose of an employment contract is to set out in detail all of the terms and conditions of the relationship between an