by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Dec 16, 2023
What Employee’s Should Keep in Mind: Understanding the Duty to Mitigate Contract to misconceptions, even after a wrongful dismissal, the story does not end there when it comes to the employment relationship, as employees still have a duty to mitigate. Imagine...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Dec 11, 2023
Congratulations! You’ve landed a new job and received your new employment contract. This legal document outlines your rights and responsibilities as an employee, and by signing on the dotted line, you confirm your agreement to its terms and to follow what is...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Dec 5, 2023
What Employees Should Know in How to Deal with a Wrongful Dismissal In Ontario, employment law is always changing and a generally difficult area, which can often leave employees (and their employers) feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about their rights and...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Dec 2, 2023
In Ontario, there are a few main types of employment contracts, each with its own characteristics and legal implications, especially upon early termination of the employment contract. Indefinite-duration Employment Contracts These are the most common type of...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Nov 29, 2023
Constructive Dismissal Claims in Ontario Employment law in Ontario is a nuanced and sophisticated area of law, mainly because it involves many different legal rules from employment contracts to employment standards legislation to common law. One of the hotly contested...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Nov 28, 2023
In recent court decisions, courts in Ontario have awarded punitive damages to employees for an employer’s bad behaviour during wrongful dismissal claims. What are Punitive Damages in Employment Law Cases? In employment disputes, such as wrongful dismissal or...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Nov 26, 2023
The recent Ontario court case of Giacomodonato v PearTree Securities Inc., 2023 ONSC 3197 involved a few important legal principles, including the legal enforceability of an employment contract. This case involved an employee who was employed as President of the...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Nov 26, 2023
Understanding Wrongful Dismissal in Ontario Employment Law When it comes to Ontario employment law, the phrase “wrongful dismissal” is generally misunderstood. From a strictly legal perspective, it does not mean that an employer has no right to terminate...
