No More Employee Non-Competition Clauses in Ontario? Last month, the Ontario government introduced "Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021." Among other things, the proposed law would amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 ("ESA") to specifically prohibit employers from "entering into" an
Can Employers Terminate Employment for Not Complying with Mandatory Vaccination Policy?
Can an Employer's Vaccination Policy Result in Termination of Employment? There is an ongoing struggle in Ontario workplaces regarding how to handle the COVID-19 pandemic - can an employer force employees to take a COVID-19 vaccination as a term of their employment? This question hinges
Employment Contract Termination Clause Found Illegal – Severance Package Entitlement
Under Ontario employment law, an employee's relationship with their employer is governed by an employment contract. Although this is often found in a written document, usually it is through a simple verbal agreement. Among many other reasons, employment contracts are crucial for outlining each
Just Cause for Termination of Employment
Ontario Termination of Employment for Just Cause In Ontario employment law, the courts often use exceptional words to describe the rare circumstances where an employer can lawfully terminate an employee's job on the spot - without prior notice or severance pay. This is called a termination for
No, You Do Not Have to Accept or Sign an Employer’s Severance Package Agreement. Here’s Why.
When an employe’s job is terminated, they are usually given documentation called a “termination package” (or “severance package”). This consists of a termination letter (confirming their employment is officially terminated), a severance pay offer, and a request for the employee to sign and provide
4 Rookie Mistakes Employees Make That You Should Stop ASAP
Signing that new employment contract or financial severance package may not be the best idea - especially if you have not had it reviewed by an experienced employment lawyer. Learning what exactly you should do as an employee faced with a wrongful dismissal of employment, or when presented with a
Ontario Vaccine Passports – What Employers and Employees Should Know
Proof of Vaccination - Government Response Across Canada, many provinces are implementing "vaccine passports" - in other words, government authentication proving the individual is fully vaccinate for COVID-19. This has led to a rapid increase in people vaccinating literally overnight. In Ontario,
Can My Employer Terminate My Employment While on a Maternity Leave?
Termination of Employment While on a Maternity Leave or other Leave of Absence? In Ontario, employers have the right to terminate an employee’s employment at any time in one of two ways: on a without cause basis on a for cause basis Termination of Employment "Without Cause" The vast