Common Mistakes Ontario Employers Make When Terminating Employees Terminating an employee is never an easy task, but it’s important to handle it with care to avoid costly mistakes and legal trouble. In Ontario, the rules around termination are quite strict, and failing to follow them can lead to
Common Mistakes Employees Make that Could Impact their Rights in Ontario
Navigating the workplace can be tricky, and employees sometimes make decisions that could cost them in the long run. Whether you're dealing with an employment contract review, negotiating a severance package, or facing potential wrongful dismissal, the decisions you make during your employment can
What Should an Employee Look for in a Severance Package?
Navigating a severance package, can be an overwhelming and emotional process for any employee in Ontario. Whether you are facing a temporary layoff, termination of employment, or some other form of employment separation, it is essential to understand what you should be looking for in a severance
What You Should Know about Wrongful Dismissal and Progressive Discipline
What Exactly is a "Wrongful Dismissal" and "Termination for Cause"? Wrongful dismissal is a term often used in Ontario employment law to describe a situation in which an employee is terminated from their job without just cause, or alternatively, without being given the appropriate notice of
Bustin’ the 24-Month “Cap” on Severance Packages
When employees face wrongful dismissal or constructive dismissal, one of the most significant concerns is often the severance package. After all, the terms of a severance package can mean the difference between financial stability and a stressfully long period of unemployment. However, in many
Some Important Employment Law Cases in Ontario
In Canada, employment law is essentially a labyrinth of various pieces of rules that are found in different aspects of the legal system, including: legislation (or statutes) common law (or cases decided by judges that become binding legal precedents) employment contract Depending on
Employee’s Duty to Mitigate in an Employment Dispute?
What is an Employee's Duty to Mitigate in an Employment Dispute? In a wrongful dismissal dispute, the employee has a duty to mitigate their damages. In short, this means that employees must take reasonable steps to find new employment that is comparable to their previous position. What is
Difference between Wrongful Dismissal and Constructive Dismissal in Ontario Employment Law
Wrongful Dismissal vs. Constructive Dismissal: Understanding the Difference Wrongful dismissal and constructive dismissal are two distinct legal concepts in employment law that can have significant implications for both employers and employees. While both involve the termination of an employment