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Employee Job Abandonment: What Employers (and Employees) Should Know

When Silence Speaks Loudly: Understanding and Managing Employee Job Abandonment In today’s modern workplace, communication is everything. But what happens when it suddenly stops? When an employee fails to show up for work, offers no explanation, and can’t be reached - employers are often left

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For Ontario Employers: Legal Pitfalls for Employment Contracts Termination Clause

Navigating the start and end of an employment relationship can be legally complex, especially when employers rely on an outdated or poorly drafted employment contract termination clause. A recent Ontario court decision called Wilds v. 1959612 Ontario Inc., 2024 ONSC 3452 provides a clear warning to

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Bonus Pay after Termination of Employment

A key question Ontario employment lawyers help addressing is a worker's entitlements to bonus pay after termination of employment. In this blog article, we discuss an employer's key legal obligations surrounding employee compensation and termination. A leading case called Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition

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Common Employment Law Misconceptions in Ontario for Employers and Employees

When it comes to Ontario workplace law, there are many common employment law misconceptions - both among employees and employers. While many believe they understand their rights and obligations, the truth often lies far from these common assumptions. In reality, courts have repeatedly debunked

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Unsuccessful Wrongful Dismissal Claim in Ontario

Can Swearing at Your Boss Get You Fired for Cause? Understanding Just Cause vs. Wilful Misconduct in Ontario Wrongful Dismissal Claims In an important employment law decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the case of 2551965 Ontario Ltd. v. Warkentin provides a powerful reminder that

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Ontario Court Sides with Employer in Wrongful Dismissal and Employment Contract Dispute

A recent Ontario court decision reinforces the importance of having a well-drafted employment contract. In Bertsch v. Datastealth Inc., 2024 ONSC 5593, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that an employer’s termination clause limiting an employee’s severance to the minimum required under the

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An Employer Guide to Terminating Employees – How it Differs from U.S.

For U.S. companies managing teams across the border and terminating employees, Ontario employment law can feel like a whole different world. In some ways, when we represent U.S. clients dealing with workplace disputes, such as termination of employment, the progressive nature of Ontario employment