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
Moonlighting: Can I be Fired for Working a Second Job?
In today’s rapidly changing gig economy, the concept of moonlighting - holding down a second job while employed full-time - has become increasingly common. Many individuals are seeking extra income, diversifying their skill sets, or pursuing their passions outside of their main job. However, this
What Do You Need to Know about Employee Resignations?
What is an Employee Resignation? A valid employee resignation refers to the decision of an individual to voluntarily leave their position. For a resignation to be legitimate, it must meet certain legal and procedural standards. These standards help ensure that the resignation is intentional, clear,
Canada-U.S. Tariff War: What Canadian Employers and Employees Should Know
Given the impending trade war between the U.S. and Canada involving potentially escalating exchange of tariffs (starting with a 25% tariff on either side), there will likely be far-reaching economic and business implications in Canada. Both employers and employees would need to be prepared to
How Employers May Use Trump’s Tariffs as Justification for Layoffs or Terminations
In Context: Trump’s Tariffs and Their Impact on Businesses In recent years, businesses across Canada will now have to navigate the fallout from the Trump administration’s trade policies, especially the imposition of 25% tariffs on a wide range of goods imported to the U.S. (as well as Canada's
When Does an Employee Not Have to Mitigate After a Wrongful Dismissal?
When Do Employees Not Have a Duty to Mitigate Damages After a Wrongful or Constructive Dismissal? Under Ontario employment law, employees who have been wrongfully dismissed or constructively dismissed typically have a duty to mitigate their damages. In other words, an employer is generally entitled
How an Employer’s Unfair Conduct can Repudiate an Employment Contract
In Ontario, employment lawyers typically deal with wrongful dismissal claims involving negotiating a severance package. Many of these cases involve legitimate disagreements as to an employee's entitlements to termination pay and severance pay, which usually turns on whether the employer's