Workplace law is the legislation, common law, contracts and policies governing an employee and an employer. In other words, workplace …
When is an employee entitled to common law notice?
An employee is entitled to common law notice in Ontario if they are terminated from without cause and they do …
Severance Pay 2020
In Ontario in 2020, “severance pay” has three different meanings to people, but they all mean essentially this: Severance is …
Severance Pay for Professionals
Is there a special rule for calculating severance for professionals? Are employees who are professionals such as lawyers, doctors, engineers, …
Most Important Employment Law Cases of the 2010s (2010-2019)
In order of appearance, from newest to oldest, here are the employment law cases that shaped Ontario and to some …
At Will Employment (Canada)
There is no such thing as ‘at will employment’ in Canada. The concept of ‘at will’ employment simply doesn’t exist …
Examples of Constructive Dismissal Cases
Constructive dismissal permits an employee to stop working and demand termination pay (i.e. severance pay) or failing that sue for wrongful …
How does severance pay work?
Severance pay works by the employer providing you pay in lieu of it having to give you advanced “notice” that …
Independent Contractor vs Employee Ontario
Are you an independent contractor or an employee in Ontario? Many people in Ontario work as genuine independent contractors. Think …
Severance Package Ontario
A severance package in Ontario is an offer of monies from an employer to an employee upon termination of employment …