by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Apr 25, 2025
Workplace investigations are a necessary part of managing risk and fostering a respectful, law-abiding culture. While harassment and discrimination are commonly recognized as issues requiring formal investigation, other forms of misconduct—like fraud, time theft, or...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Apr 19, 2025
In another decision, the court has emphasized the enduring influence of the Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc., 2020 ONCA 391 case on the enforceability of termination clause in employment contracts. The Court’s ruling in De Castro v. Arista Homes Limited,...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Apr 16, 2025
Wrongful Dismissal Claims in Ontario In recent years, Ontario courts have taken heavily scrutinized stance on termination clauses in employment contracts. As experienced employment lawyers helping provide employer defence for wrongful dismissal claims know from...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Apr 12, 2025
Understanding Emotional Distress Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases: What Employees Need to Know When an individual is wrongfully dismissed from their job, it is not just the financial implications that can be distressing. In some cases, employees may experience...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Apr 7, 2025
What Happens if an Employee Resigns from Their Job in Ontario Resigning from a job is a significant life decision, one that can bring about various legal, financial, and personal implications. Whether it’s for personal reasons, a better career opportunity, or...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Apr 4, 2025
Common Mistakes Ontario Employers Make When Terminating Employees Terminating an employee is never an easy task, but it’s important to handle it with care to avoid costly mistakes and legal trouble. In Ontario, the rules around termination are quite strict, and...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Mar 31, 2025
After-Acquired Cause for Termination Before discussing after-acquired termination for cause, it is helpful to begin with some fundamental employment law principles: in Ontario, employers have the ability to terminate an employee’s employment, either with or without...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Mar 29, 2025
Pregnancy is an important milestone, but for many expectant employees, it can also raise significant concerns about their job security. A common question that arises is about pregnancy-related discrimination: Can my employer fire me if I’m pregnant? This is a crucial...
