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.
Discriminatory Terminations of Employment in Ontario
Understanding Employee Rights and Protections in the Ontario Workplace Employment terminations in Ontario must comply with stringent human rights legislation that protects workers from discriminatory practices. As economic uncertainties lead to widespread workforce...
What to Know about an Employer’s Performance Improvement Plan
Performance Improvement Plans (PIP's) in Ontario: Workplace Improvement Strategies and Legal Compliance It is common for some employers to grapple with underperforming employees while navigating complex legal obligations surrounding workplace discipline and...
The Impact of Employee Inducement on a Wrongful Dismissal Claim in Ontario
Understanding Employee Inducement in Wrongful Dismissal Cases When Ontario employees transition between positions, they often face complex legal considerations that can significantly impact their future compensation and job security. In the context of employment...
Do You Still Get a Severance Package if You Retire in Ontario?
Impact of Retirement on Severance Packages: Navigating Retirement with Knowledge In Ontario, there is no law that requires persons to retire at any age. Deciding to retire is a weighty life choice fraught with financial and legal considerations. One critical question...
An Employer’s Duty of Honest Contractual Performance – Ontario Employment Lawyer Perspective
Understanding the Requirements of Honest Contractual Performance in Ontario Employment Law In Ontario employment law, the duty of honest performance has emerged as a critical principle governing how all parties to a contract must behave. Naturally, this applies to...
Executive Employment Lawyer in Ontario: Understanding Severance Packages for Senior Executives
Executive Severance Package Negotiation Navigating executive terminations requires both legal precision and negotiating finesse. When experienced executive employment lawyers consult with employers or employees about an employment termination involving senior...
Ontario Court Clarifies Employer Liability in Workplace Investigations
In an important decision, the Ontario Superior Court has reaffirmed the legal boundaries of employer liability in the context of internal workplace investigations. The case in question (M.P. v. Ontario Power Generation Inc.) serves as an important precedent for both...
Terminating Employees for Underperformance and Wrongful Dismissal Claims
Can an Employee Be Terminated for Poor Performance in Ontario? A Guide for Employers In a competitive business environment, especially in small or mid-sized companies, every employee’s performance has a direct impact on operations and profitability. When an employee...
Why Employers Should Review Employment Contracts
If you are an employer in Ontario or anywhere across Canada, recent legal developments make one thing clear: it is high time to review employment contracts, particularly the termination clauses. Otherwise, you may be exposing your business to costly workplace...
Covert Recordings in the Workplace: When Do They Justify Termination?
A Recent Court Case Explores Whether Secretly Recording at Work Is Enough for “Just Cause” Dismissal With smartphones making it easy to record conversations at the click of a button, it’s no surprise that secret recordings are becoming more common in workplaces. But...