In the recent case called Kopyl v. Losani Homes, 2024 ONCA 199, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling that found in favour of an employee who was successful in a wrongful dismissal claim involving a fixed-term contract. Background The employee commenced his job with an
Impact of Wrongful Dismissal on Pension Plans
In this Ontario employment law blog article, we discuss the impact of wrongful dismissal on pension plans upon termination, which will vary based on the type of pension plan itself. What are the main types of employee pension plans? If you are an employee working in Canada with a pension plan
Court Finds Employer’s Failure to Pay Commissions is a Repudiation of Employment Contract
In a recent court case in British Columbia called Klyn v Pentax Canada Inc., 2024 BCSC 372, an employee named Mr. Klyn was successful in a wrongful dismissal claim against his former employer, Pentax. Specifically, the employee claimed that the employer breached their employment contract by failing
Employment Contract Review Lawyer
Employment Contract Review in Ontario: Protecting Your Rights in the Workplace Congratulations on landing that new job! Before the excitement gets the best of you, it is important to remember one crucial step: always review your employment contract with an Ontario employment lawyer. This seemingly
Wrongful Dismissal Severance Packages
Example of Wrongful Dismissal Claim and Severance Package in Ontario: Amerato vs. TST-CF Solutions LP, 2022 ONSC 5339 The world of Canadian employment law can be complex, especially when it comes to termination of employment and wrongful dismissal claims. The case of Amerato vs. TST-CF Solutions
Tell Me About Wrongful Dismissal Claims in Ontario Employment Law?
What do I Need to Know about Ontario Wrongful Dismissal Claims? For any employee who has experienced a wrongful termination of employment from their job in Ontario, it is generally thought of as a highly stressful and challenging time to get through, particularly in a difficult economic
Example of Just Cause for Dismissal in Ontario
In a recent case called Lagala v. Patene Building Supplies Ltd, 2024 ONSC 253, the court dismissed an employee's wrongful dismissal claim. The decision is notable for a few important reasons, most importantly of which is for illustrating the standard the courts follow to establish just cause for
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.