by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | May 9, 2022
For many employees, bonus pay is often a significant part of their overall job compensation. For instance, I regularly assist employees who have lost their job to negotiate better financial severance packages, or even in negotiating a more favourable employment...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | May 7, 2022
What is an Employment Contract? A key feature of Ontario workplaces is an employment contract. When hiring new workers, employers can use employment contracts to set out the terms of the employment relationship, as well as clarify and establish the features of the...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | May 2, 2022
Are you an employee who was recently suspended from your job without pay? Unfortunately, this is a situation some employees find themselves in these confusing situations and are unaware of their legal rights and options. To make matters worse, your employer may have...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | May 1, 2022
In a recent case in Ontario employment law, Render v. ThyssenKrupp Elevator (Canada) Limited Group, the Ontario Court of Appeal explained the onerous standard on employers to prove “wilful misconduct” under the Employment Standards Act, while also making...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Apr 30, 2022
In a recent court case called Austin v. Kitsumkalum First Nation, a court penalized an employer for its conduct in responding to an employer’s resignation. In particular, the court awarded the employee additional wrongful dismissal compensation (beyond a...
