As an employer, it may seem tempting to fire an employee who is underperforming or causing workplace issues. In fact, terminating their employment might seem like the quickest fix, but in most cases, it may not be true - especially in an employment termination for cause. In Ontario, employers have
Are You an Employer in Ontario? Find Out Why Employment Contracts Are Your Best Friend
For any business, having procedures in place to ensure cost-effective operations is obvious. However, one important area many companies overlook involves how they manage their workforce - specifically, having an employment contract in place. The most important reason for employers to have an
Ontario Employees: What to Do If You Face a Wrongful Termination
What Do I do if I Suffer a Wrongful Termination? When an employee feels they are facing a wrongful termination, it is often a painful, disappointing and confusing experience. However, it is all the more important to quickly contact an experienced employment lawyer at Bune Law, Toronto employment
Can Employers Terminate Employment for Not Complying with Mandatory Vaccination Policy?
Can an Employer's Vaccination Policy Result in Termination of Employment? There is an ongoing struggle in Ontario workplaces regarding how to handle the COVID-19 pandemic - can an employer force employees to take a COVID-19 vaccination as a term of their employment? This question hinges
Employers’ Duty to Accommodate Employee Family Care-giving Obligations in Ontario
A recent national survey shows one-third of female employees in Canada have considered quitting their jobs to take care of home responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. That is a significant and unfortunate statistic, given that women make up a valuable segment of our workforce and
Progressive Discipline and Termination for Cause in Ontario
Employment Lawyer Advising Employees on Termination for Cause | In Ontario, a person's employment may be terminated "for cause" whenever an employer believes the employee committed a wrongful act (misconduct) that was so serious that it justifies dismissing the employee "on the spot." In that case,
COVID-19: Federal Government Benefits for Businesses and Employees
In response to the coronavirus pandemic ("COVID-19"), the Canadian government has enacted a variety of financial measures intended to alleviate the economic and financial consequences of COVID-19. To help employers, employees, seniors and students navigate through the myriad of financial benefits
Employer’s Duty To Accommodate
Human Rights and an Employer's Duty to Accommodate In Ontario, all employees are protected by a provincial law called the Human Rights Code ("Code"). The Code has a very important role in protecting people to ensure they are not discriminated against not only at work, but also when it comes to