Short-Term Employee Severance Packages While the general rule in Ontario employment law is that an employee is entitled to a greater severance package for having worked for the same employer for a long period of time, there are some exceptions. Contrary to some misconceptions, in many wrongful
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
5 Best Practices for Employers for Terminating Employment and Temporary Layoffs in Ontario
Employment Lawyer Advice An inevitable part of any business operating in Ontario is effectively managing its workforce, especially in times of economic uncertainty. Following the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic disruptions, many employers now find themselves having to making difficult
Read Between the Lines: How an Employment Lawyer Can Review Your Employment Contract
Congratulations! You've landed a new job and received your new employment contract. This legal document outlines your rights and responsibilities as an employee, and by signing on the dotted line, you confirm your agreement to its terms and to follow what is written within its four corners. But
Temporary Layoff? Is Employee’s Silence a Tacit Agreement to a Constructive Dismissal? Court Says “No”
Ontario Court of Appeal Says Silence Does Not Equal Condonation for Temporary Layoff In Ontario, many employment lawyers guide both employees and employers with issues of unpaid temporary layoffs, which is a sensitive topic - and rightfully so. Quite often, we find that employers mistakenly
Is a Pay Cut a Constructive Dismissal?
What is a Constructive Dismissal in Ontario Employment Law? A constructive dismissal claim occurs when an employee complains about a significant unilateral change made by an employer to the terms and conditions of their employment contract. Specifically, it involves an employee arguing that an
Employer’s Bad Faith Conduct Results in Higher Court Award
In a wrongful dismissal claim called Teljeur v Aurora Hotel Group, 2023 ONSC 1324, an Ontario court awarded the terminated employee seven (7) months’ damages for reasonable notice (financial severance package), in addition to $15,000 in moral damages as a result of the employer’s bad faith conduct
What are an Employee’s Voting Rights in Ontario Elections?
One employment law topic that is rarely discussed is an employer's legal obligations (and an employee's legal rights) when it comes to employee voting rights in elections, be it municipal, provincial or federal. Constitutional Rights to Participate in an Election From a broader perspective, the