Employment Standards Minimums vs. Common Law Severance | Unless an employment contract provides otherwise, there is a default rule in Ontario employment law that allows an employer to terminate an employee's job "without cause" - meaning no specific reason - only if they first provide the employee
Working Remotely – How Ontario Employers Can Adjust to the Remote Workplace
In the age of the coronavirus pandemic, employees working remotely has become as much the "new normal" as wearing personal protective face masks in public. The coronavirus pandemic brought with it many significant health, financial and psychological disruptions on a massive, global scale. In the
Termination “For Cause” – Capital Punishment of Employment Law in Ontario
When a non-unionized employee in Ontario is released from their employment (commonly referred to as a "termination of employment"), they are generally entitled to receive either prior notice or severance compensation. In other words, the employer must usually provide them with a "heads up" before
What is the Impact of Retirement on Employee Severance Packages?
Human Rights Consideration As the "Baby-Boomer Generation" gets older over the next few years (those born between 1946 and 1964), there will be an increasing number of employees nearing retirement as they approach the of age 65. According to Statistics Canada, the average retirement age in Canada
How to Deal with a Wrongful Dismissal – Ontario Employees
How Are Wrongful Dismissal Cases Resolved in Ontario? When it comes to termination of employment and wrongful dismissals, employment lawyers typically deal with a wide range of different scenarios. The following describe a few examples: 1. The "New Manager/Owner" Scenario: The employee has been
Employee Rights in Ontario – Top 5 Facts Employers May Not Want You to Know
Top 5 Issues Employees Should Know Canadian employment law is vast and complicated enough to most employment lawyers, let alone the average employee without legal education and expertise. With various statutes creating the minimums (or "base floor") of employee rights, as well as employment
Ontario Human Rights Law for Employees
Human Rights Law Protections for Employees The Ontario Human Rights Code requires all employers to respect the rights of their workers and ensure their workplace is free of any form of discrimination. Most importantly, employers are required to accommodate their workers to the point of “undue
Ontario – Infectious Disease Emergency Leave and Temporary Layoff
Temporary Layoffs in Ontario As covered before on this blog, employers may be able to place employees on a temporary layoff, particularly in response to business downturns. However, to do so, the employer must have prior permission in the form of a signed, valid employment contract authorizing