Legal Insights from a Toronto Employment Lawyer
Practical articles on wrongful dismissal, severance packages, employment contracts, and workplace rights in Ontario — written by Sezar Bune, J.D.
How Can a Reprisal and Termination of Employment be Connected?
Understanding Reprisal and Termination of Employment in Ontario's Workplaces Ontario's employment law safeguard employees from unfair treatment in the workplace, including termination of employment. In fact, a few of the primary areas that protect employees are...
What Job Changes Cause a Constructive Dismissal?
Under Ontario employment law, an employer may be permitted to make some changes to the terms and conditions of an employee's job in certain circumstances. if there is an employment contract with an explicit term stating the employee authorizes the employer to make...
Changing Employment Contracts in Ontario
The world of work is dynamic. Businesses evolve, and sometimes, an employee's role needs to adapt as well. This can necessitate an employer to think about changing an employment contract. At other times, business businesses feel the need to ask employee's to sign a...
How Can Employers and Employees Avoid Workplace Disputes and Litigation in Ontario?
Keeping the Peace: How Employers and Employees Can Avoid Workplace Disputes A safe and healthy work environment benefits everyone. In fact, it is even the law in Ontario in some respects, particularly workplace disputes involving bullying and harassment. But the...
Are Deceased Employees Entitled to a Severance Package for Wrongful Dismissal in Ontario?
Dealing with employment issues after the passing of an employee can be challenging and emotionally difficult for most employers. However, it is important to understand what an employer's obligations under Ontario employment law to an employee’s estate upon...
Looking for an Employment Lawyer? How to Find the Right Employment Lawyer in Ontario
Looking for an experienced employment lawyer in Ontario when facing a workplace dispute can be stressful and confusing. Whether you are dealing with a wrongful dismissal claim, a constructive dismissal scenario, workplace harassment or discrimination, reviewing a new...
Record of Employment and Termination of Employment (Including Wrongful Dismissal)
What is a Record of Employment? When there is a significant development in the employment relationship, an employer is typically required to file a Record of Employment with Employment and Social Development Canada ("Service Canada"). One of the most common situations...
What do I Need to Know about My Employment Contract?
Understanding Employment Contracts In Ontario An employment contract is a critical legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of the employer-employee relationship. When there is a workplace dispute, this is usually one of the first places an employment...
Understanding Ontario Workplace Law: Basic Elements
What is Ontario Workplace Law? In simple terms, the term "workplace law" refers to the labyrinth of employment-related statutes and regulations (written legislation), caselaw (court decisions in previous employment disputes that become binding legal rules and...
Job Protections for Employees on Medical Leave
Medical Leave for Employees in Ontario Employment Law and Protections Available against Wrongful Dismissal Many of the employees I help as an Ontario employment lawyer involve employees truly dedicated and committed to their jobs, who suddenly experience medical...