In Ontario, your employment may be terminated with or without just cause. In this blog article, we discuss a few general points to help educate readers on the basics of how (and under what circumstances) an employee's job can be terminated (i.e., brought to an end) by an employer. Specifically, the
Termination of Employment for Just Cause – Here’s All You need to Know
What is Just Cause for Dismissal The courts in Canada have described just cause for dismissal as "capital punishment of employment law." Why? Because it is supposed to be an employer's last resort when disciplining an employee for misconduct. As a result, proving a termination for just cause is
Termination of Employment in Ontario – Employer Obligations to their Employees
An Employee's Duty of Good Faith and Honesty in Employment Contracts - Termination of Employment Employment contracts are just like any other form of legally binding agreements, which are intended to set out the parties' respective rights and obligations underpinning their relationship. But apart
The “COVID-19 Bump” – Will a Global Pandemic Increase My Severance Package?
As the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic continues, it has caused a significant impact on the Canadian economy. While many companies have been able to sustain themselves, some businesses have been forced to cease operations permanently. The result is that many employees across Ontario have either been
Termination of Employment for Federally Regulated Employees
In Ontario, most non-unionized employees are familiar with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), which sets out the minimum rights of all employees in the workplace, including minimum wage, vacation pay, termination pay and severance pay. However, the ESA statute only applies to
Severance Packages and Impact of Termination on Employee Pension Plans
An employee may participate in an employer's pension plan as part of his/her job compensation package. This often makes up a significant term of the employee’s remuneration package, and becomes more valuable the longer the employee has been able to participate (and contribute) in the pension
What is a “Wrongful” Dismissal in Ontario?
What Makes a Termination of Employment Wrongful? While an employment relationship may be indefinite (no preset expiry date), an employer is not required to keep the employee working forever. In Ontario, employers are free to end an employee's job at any time - and in two different ways: For Cause or
Ontario Employee Termination Packages and Confidentiality Requirements – Wrongful Dismissals
Resolving Wrongful Dismissals with Fair Employee Termination Packages | Some common question employment lawyers are often asked are: how will my wrongful dismissal case be resolved? What is a termination package? What are the steps involved in obtaining my severance compensation? Imagine yourself