by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | May 16, 2020
What is a Constructive Dismissal in Ontario? In employment law, a “constructive dismissal” means that an employer has acted in such a manner that it has essentially refused to perform its obligations under its employment contract with an employee. In other...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | May 16, 2020
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant economic disruptions on businesses across Canada, many employees were either terminated from their employment, or were placed on “temporary layoff” by their employers. While it may seem reasonable for...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Apr 24, 2020
In Ontario, all workers are guaranteed certain (minimum) rights at work protected by law. In this article, we cover few main areas of legal protection that all employees enjoy, including when it comes to employment terms and conditions and human rights. Employment...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Feb 4, 2020
Are you an employee or an independent contractor? What is the difference, and what rights does an employee have that an independent contractor does not under Ontario employment law? One of the difficulties workers experience is not knowing how to determine if they are...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Jan 19, 2020
Human Rights and an Employer’s Duty to Accommodate In Ontario, all employees are protected by a provincial law called the Human Rights Code (“Code”). The Code has a very important role in protecting people to ensure they are not discriminated against...
