After-Acquired Cause for Termination Before discussing after-acquired termination for cause, it is helpful to begin with some fundamental employment law principles: in Ontario, employers have the ability to terminate an employee’s employment, either with or without cause. However, even in the more
Can My Employer Fire Me If I’m Pregnant? Understanding Your Rights and Legal Protections
Pregnancy is an important milestone, but for many expectant employees, it can also raise significant concerns about their job security. A common question that arises is about pregnancy-related discrimination: Can my employer fire me if I’m pregnant? This is a crucial question, as the consequences of
Guidance for Ontario Employers for Drafting Employment Severance Packages
In a recent case, the courts have provided essential clarification for employers when it comes to drafting severance packages in wrongful dismissal cases, particularly concerning stock options and other entitlements. In a ruling involving an employee who signed settlement documents post-termination,
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
Employer’s Duty of Good Faith, including Providing Reasons for Employee Termination
In a recent case called Krmpotic v. Thunder Bay Electronics Limited, the Ontario Court of Appeal expanded on the long-standing principle that employers have a duty to perform honestly during an employee's termination. The ruling reinforced the idea that employers must act with transparency and
Changing an Employment Contract in Ontario
Changing an Employment Contract Under Ontario employment law, in order for a contract to be legally binding, consideration — which means a benefit to one party or a detriment to the other — is generally required. This holds true for employment contract as well. If an employer seeks to amend an
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
Employment Lawyer Consultation in Ontario
What is Involved in an Employment Lawyer Consultation for a Wrongful Dismissal Claim? If you believe you have been wrongfully dismissed from your job, seeking legal advice from a Toronto employment lawyer is a critical step toward understanding your employee rights and navigating the complex legal