Navigating Termination of Employment in Ontario: A Guide for Employers Terminating an employee's employment is a delicate process that requires careful consideration by Ontario employers to ensure they comply with legal requirements under employment law. Employers must be cautious to avoid wrongful
Do I Need to Sign an Employment Contract?
The question of whether or not to sign an employment contract is one that both employees and employers frequently encounter. While not legally mandatory in all cases, employment contracts can offer significant benefits to both parties. Understanding the implications and potential consequences is
What Happens if an Employee Rejects a New Job Offer after a Wrongful Dismissal
Oftentimes, after an employee faces a wrongful termination or "constructive dismissal (a significant change to their employment terms), they may be presented with a new job offer. Sometimes, this new job offer comes from the same employer or a new potential employer. In these cases, many employees
Negotiate Severance Package in Ontario
How to Negotiate the Best Severance Package in Ontario When an employee in Ontario finds themselves without a job after a wrongful termination of employment, the most important thing to do is to speak with an experienced employment lawyer with expertise in a range of employment disputes. Among many
How Can Employers and Employees Avoid Workplace Disputes and Litigation in Ontario?
Keeping the Peace: How Employers and Employees Can Avoid Workplace Disputes A safe and healthy work environment benefits everyone. In fact, it is even the law in Ontario in some respects, particularly workplace disputes involving bullying and harassment. But the reality is, misunderstandings and
What do I Need to Know about My Employment Contract?
Understanding Employment Contracts In Ontario An employment contract is a critical legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of the employer-employee relationship. When there is a workplace dispute, this is usually one of the first places an employment contract lawyer will review to
Understanding Ontario Workplace Law: Basic Elements
What is Ontario Workplace Law? In simple terms, the term "workplace law" refers to the labyrinth of employment-related statutes and regulations (written legislation), caselaw (court decisions in previous employment disputes that become binding legal rules and principles), and employment contracts.
Does Your Employer Benefit From Your Own Ideas? Understanding Intellectual Property Law in Canadian Employment Law
The world of intellectual property can be complex, especially when navigating its role within the employment landscape. As an employee in Canada, you might come up with brilliant ideas, inventions, or creative works during your course of employment. But who will ultimately own the rights to those