Employee Pension Plan When it comes to pension plans, many employees participate in an employer's pension benefits program as part of their job's compensation package. This often makes up a significant part of an employee’s remuneration package. Generally, the longer the employee participates in a
Frequently Asked Employment Law Questions – Ontario Employees
Frequently Asked Employment Law Questions In this employment law blog article, we discuss and provide general information regarding a few frequently asked questions various topics. Termination of Employment What is Termination of Employment "With Cause"? If an employer proves an employee engaged in
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
General Legal Steps in a Wrongful Dismissal Case
In a typical wrongful dismissal case, the initial step is to attempt negotiations to obtain a fair and reasonable financial severance package with the employer with the help of an experienced employment lawyer. Severance Package Negotiations in Wrongful Dismissal Cases What is a Severance
Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Extended in Ontario – Impact on Constructive Dismissal Claims
As part of its response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the government introduced temporary changes to the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 ("ESA"). Under O. Reg. 228/20: Infectious Disease Emergency Leave, the regulation amended the provisions of the ESA around temporary
Employees Proving Wrongful Dismissal and Workplace Harassment Reprisal
Workplace Harassment, Discrimination and Wrongful Dismissal As employees, we spend the majority of our daily lives at the workplace. As with any human interaction, workplace conflicts are an inevitable part of an employee's work life. While workplace conflict is typical, not all employees have the
Constructive Dismissal vs. Wrongful Dismissal in Ontario
When an employer officially terminates an employee from their employment, it can be in one of two ways: For Cause - the employer believes the employee committed serious misconduct in the performance of their job that justifies "firing" them immediately - with no prior notice or severance
End of CERB and Transition to Employment Insurance (EI) Benefits in Canada
In response to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian introduced a variety of economic and financial measures. One of those key financial support tools was the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) for employed and self-employed Canadians who were directly affected by COVID-19. CERB