by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Nov 14, 2023
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,...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Nov 10, 2023
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...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Nov 2, 2023
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,...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Oct 30, 2023
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...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Oct 19, 2023
In short: yes, your employer can put you on a temporary layoff in Ontario, but there are certain conditions that must be met. According to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 a temporary layoff occurs in situations where an employer cuts back or stops an employee’s...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Oct 16, 2023
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...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Oct 10, 2023
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...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Oct 8, 2023
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...
