Understanding Emotional Distress Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases: What Employees Need to Know When an individual is wrongfully dismissed from their job, it is not just the financial implications that can be distressing. In some cases, employees may experience significant emotional suffering due
Resigning From Your Job
What Happens if an Employee Resigns from Their Job in Ontario Resigning from a job is a significant life decision, one that can bring about various legal, financial, and personal implications. Whether it’s for personal reasons, a better career opportunity, or dissatisfaction with the work
Common Mistakes Ontario Employers Make When Terminating Employees
Common Mistakes Ontario Employers Make When Terminating Employees Terminating an employee is never an easy task, but it’s important to handle it with care to avoid costly mistakes and legal trouble. In Ontario, the rules around termination are quite strict, and failing to follow them can lead to
Close, But No Cigar: Employer Unable to Prove After-acquired Cause for Termination
After-Acquired Cause for Termination Before discussing after-acquired termination for cause, it is helpful to begin with some fundamental employment law principles: in Ontario, employers have the ability to terminate an employee’s employment, either with or without cause. However, even in the more
Can My Employer Fire Me If I’m Pregnant? Understanding Your Rights and Legal Protections
Pregnancy is an important milestone, but for many expectant employees, it can also raise significant concerns about their job security. A common question that arises is about pregnancy-related discrimination: Can my employer fire me if I’m pregnant? This is a crucial question, as the consequences of
Guidance for Ontario Employers for Drafting Employment Severance Packages
In a recent case, the courts have provided essential clarification for employers when it comes to drafting severance packages in wrongful dismissal cases, particularly concerning stock options and other entitlements. In a ruling involving an employee who signed settlement documents post-termination,
Common Mistakes Employees Make that Could Impact their Rights in Ontario
Navigating the workplace can be tricky, and employees sometimes make decisions that could cost them in the long run. Whether you're dealing with an employment contract review, negotiating a severance package, or facing potential wrongful dismissal, the decisions you make during your employment can
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 employers must act with transparency and