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.
To Be, or Not to Be? Should I be an Independent Contractor, or an Employee?
What's the Difference between an Employee and Independent Contractor? As an employment lawyer, I have been asked to assist many individuals who (I believe) were improperly classified by their employer as an "independent contractor". As is the case more often than not,...
How Much Severance Pay Should I Get if I’m Fired from My Job?
What Should I do if I'm Wrongfully Dismissed and Lose My Job? Most employees are unsure of what to do when their company terminates their employment. The prospect of not having a job or stable income is traumatic enough as it is. Yet, to complicate matters, most...
As an Employer, Do I Need an Employment Contract?
Let's say you are operating a small business or mid-size employer in Ontario and currently recruiting for a new position in your company. Let's also say that, after spending dozens of hours (and plenty of money) on recruiters to find just the right fit (including...
Here’s What to Know about a Severance Package: Ontario Employment Law
Employment Lawyer Helping Ontario Employees Review and Negotiate a Severance Package Facing a termination of employment can be a difficult, traumatic experience that causes many people to serious concerns about financial obligations, anxiety about future employment...
Difference between an “Employee” and “Independent Contractor” in Ontario
As an employment lawyer, a common issue I often discuss with clients - both workers and companies - is the legal distinction between an "employee" and an "independent contractor." While this has always been a thorny issue in employment law, it has drawn been in the...
Employer Punished for Dishonesty, Bad Faith and Misleading Employee
As an employment lawyer, I have helped both employers and employees with a wide range of workplace disputes and bad faith conduct, including termination of employment resulting from a business acquisition. In one recent instance, I assisted a 65-year old employee who...
What You Ought to Know about Termination of Employment.. and Why
Understanding Termination of Employment in Ontario What are the Reasons Employers Can Fire Employees? In Ontario, employers can generally dismiss an employee in the following ways: (a) Termination for Cause - in this case, an employer can terminate the employment of...
Can an Employer Deduct CERB Benefits from an Employee’s Wrongful Dismissal Severance Package?
Can Employers Deduct CERB payments from an Employee's Severance Package following a Wrongful Dismissal? Over the course of the past few years, many people who were either terminated from their employment or placed on a temporary layoff received some form of government...
Should I Negotiate My Own Severance Package?
Negotiate Severance Package: Don't Go it Alone! As an employee, if you elect to negotiate your own severance pay without involving an experienced employment lawyer, it can severely limit the severance pay amount you may recover from your employer resulting from a...
Am I Entitled to Bonus Pay If My Employment is Terminated (Wrongful Dismissal)?
For many employees, bonus pay is often a significant part of their overall job compensation. For instance, I regularly assist employees who have lost their job to negotiate better financial severance packages, or even in negotiating a more favourable employment...