Human Rights Consideration As the "Baby-Boomer Generation" gets older over the next few years (those born between 1946 and 1964), there will be an increasing number of employees nearing retirement as they approach the of age 65. According to Statistics Canada, the average retirement age in Canada
How to Deal with a Wrongful Dismissal – Ontario Employees
How Are Wrongful Dismissal Cases Resolved in Ontario? When it comes to termination of employment and wrongful dismissals, employment lawyers typically deal with a wide range of different scenarios. The following describe a few examples: 1. The "New Manager/Owner" Scenario: The employee has been
Employee Rights in Ontario – Top 5 Facts Employers May Not Want You to Know
Top 5 Issues Employees Should Know Canadian employment law is vast and complicated enough to most employment lawyers, let alone the average employee without legal education and expertise. With various statutes creating the minimums (or "base floor") of employee rights, as well as employment
To be or Not to Be: Employee, Independent Contractor… or Dependent Contractor?
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. The main reason for this is because
Got a New Employment Contract? Key Considerations for Employees in Ontario
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 "Employment Contract" before starting their first day on
Employee Severance Package
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 package. Generally, the only exception to
COVID-19: Federal Government Benefits for Businesses and Employees
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 through the myriad of financial benefits
Constructive Dismissal of Employees in Ontario: What is It? What Are Some Examples?
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 words, a constructive dismissal occurs