It is typical in any wrongful dismissal claim for an employee to challenge a termination clause relied on by an employer in an employment contract as illegal and unenforceable. If they succeed, the employee would likely be entitled to significantly more financial compensation as part of a severance
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
What is an Employee’s Wrongful Resignation in Ontario Employment Law?
Quiet Quitting During the past few months, there has been lots of talk about employees "quiet quitting" their jobs. Put simply, it refers to employees who only do the job that they’re being paid to do, without taking on any extra duties or participating in extracurriculars at work. In other words,
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, most of these individuals are
How a Wrongful Dismissal Works in Ontario
Why You Should Contact a Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer After a Termination of Employment The impact of a wrongful termination is overwhelming. In fact, most employees experience significant stress, anxiety and a sense of uncertainty about your next steps, especially when considering the financial
Constructive Dismissals – Suspended Without Pay
Are you an employee who was recently suspended from your job without pay? Unfortunately, this is a situation some employees find themselves in these confusing situations and are unaware of their legal rights and options. To make matters worse, your employer may have described it as as a
The ABC’s of Intellectual Property Rights in Ontario Employment Law
What Employers and Employees Should Know about Workplace Intellectual Property In Canada, the legal rules regarding ownership of intellectual property developed by employees are highly technical and will often depend on the type of property at issue. Is it an issue of copyright, trademark, patent,
Wrongful Termination Lawyer in Ontario
When to Look for a Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer If you are an employee in Ontario looking for a wrongful termination lawyer to help you after recently losing your job, this article will help provide general legal information about employment law principles that may apply to your case. As always, it