In Ontario law, an employment relationship can be based on a simple verbal understanding and agreement, or it can be codified in writing. This is call an employment contract. The purpose of an employment contract is to set out in detail all of the terms and conditions of the relationship between an
Understanding Wrongful Dismissals in Ontario
How Does Termination of Employment Work in Ontario? As employment lawyers, we generally advise our employer clients to conduct a regular employment contract review (or at least annually) to ensure they are up-to-date, especially since employment law in Ontario is constantly changing with new court
Court Requires Employer to Moral Damages for Bad Conduct during Employee’s Termination
In the recent case called Teljeur v. Aurora Hotel Group, 2023 ONSC 1324, the Ontario Superior Court decision provides an important reminder for employers about always acting with fairly and properly when terminating employees, to avoid having to pay employees moral damages in addition to a severance
Employer’s Bad Faith Conduct Results in Higher Court Award
In a wrongful dismissal claim called Teljeur v Aurora Hotel Group, 2023 ONSC 1324, an Ontario court awarded the terminated employee seven (7) months’ damages for reasonable notice (financial severance package), in addition to $15,000 in moral damages as a result of the employer’s bad faith conduct
What are an Employee’s Voting Rights in Ontario Elections?
One employment law topic that is rarely discussed is an employer's legal obligations (and an employee's legal rights) when it comes to employee voting rights in elections, be it municipal, provincial or federal. Constitutional Rights to Participate in an Election From a broader perspective, the
Experiencing Change to Your Job at Work? Employee Tips on How to Manage
Can an Employer Make Changes to Your Job? Generally speaking, an employer in Ontario cannot make significant negative changes to an employee’s terms or conditions of employment without their consent or permission. However, one key exception could be if the employee has signed a legally
Personal Liability of Corporate Directors for Wrongful Dismissal Severance Package
Piercing the Corporate Veil: Directors Could be Liable to Pay Wrongfully Dismissed Employee The Oppression Remedy In Canada, most business legislation (such as the Ontario Business Corporations Act and the Canada Business Corporations Act) allow for a legal claim for an "oppression remedy." In
Ontario Court Awards Employee 27-Month Severance Package
Wrongful Dismissal Notice Period Cap No More: Another Court Awards Employee 27-Month Severance Package In a recent case called Milwid v. IBM Canada Ltd. 2023 ONSC 490, an Ontario court awarded an employee 27 months' pay in lieu of notice in a successful wrongful dismissal claim. This is an