Bune Law

Employment Lawyer Toronto - Wrongful Dismissal & Workplace Rights

By

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

By

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

By

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.

By

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

By

Wrongful Dismissals in Ontario: How to Navigate a Severance Package

Being let go from your job can be a shock, especially if you feel that your termination was unjust or without cause. In Ontario, wrongful dismissal – when an employer terminates your employment without reasonable notice or justification – can leave you feeling both emotionally and financially

By

What Happens after an Employee is Terminated from Employment?

Employee Rights and Obligations Upon Termination of Employment Just like employers, employees have legal rights and responsibilities after they have departed from their job, regardless of whether they leave because of wrongful dismissal, resignation or frustration of employment. There are many

By

Can Employee be Working a Second Job? How it Could Result in Wrongful Dismissal

Working a Second Job: Balancing "Moon Lighting" with Primary Employment As Ontario employment lawyer, we are often consulted by both employers and employees regarding issues of an employee "moonlighting" or "side hustle", or simultaneously working a second job involving two different employers.