by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Jun 6, 2020
Temporary Layoffs in Ontario As covered before on this blog, employers may be able to place employees on a temporary layoff, particularly in response to business downturns. However, to do so, the employer must have prior permission in the form of a signed, valid...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Jun 4, 2020
Employee, Independent Contractor… or Dependent Contractor? In the area of employment law, some of the most common disputes employment lawyers deal with often involve debating legal rules that are constantly changing as a result of conflicting court decisions....
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | May 31, 2020
Receiving a new job offer is an exciting time, often coming with a new role, a fresh start and – most importantly – higher pay and more employee perks and benefits. But with that new gig, a new employer may request that an employee sign a new...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | May 24, 2020
What Does My Employer Have to Pay When My Employment is Terminated? In Ontario, an employer has various legal obligations when it decides to terminate an employee’s job. Most important among them is the obligation to provide the employee with a severance...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | May 24, 2020
In response to the coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”), the Canadian government has enacted a variety of financial measures intended to alleviate the economic and financial consequences of COVID-19. To help employers, employees, seniors and students navigate...