Punitive damages are monetary compensation awarded to plaintiffs to deter potential wrongdoers from egregious conduct. Punitive Damages concern the defendant’s conduct, …
A Lawyer’s Clio Review (2020)
My Personal Clio Review I have had Clio now for almost five years. I feel like that is enough time …
Pay in Lieu (Ontario and Canada)
What is pay in lieu? For every “without cause” termination in Canada (and Ontario), an employer must provide “notice” of …
All About The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB)
Updated October1, 2020 Note: All this information is subject to change until the CRB legislation passes. Thus, the CRB benefit, …
All About Nepotism
Nepotism in the workplace Nepotism is defined as favouritism toward relatives or personal friends by those in power, who, because …
Unjust Dismissal: Everything to Know
The History Of Unjust Dismissal The history of unjust dismissal is fascinating. For a hundred or so years, under the …
Terminated For Cause: Everything To Know
Being terminated for cause means the employee was terminated for serious incompetence or serious misconduct, and, accordingly, no notice (i.e. …
All About Wrongful Dismissal
What Is A Wrongful Dismissal? A wrongful dismissal is simple; it is a termination in breach of the employment contract. …
All About Maternity Benefits
What Benefits Can I Get On Maternity? In Canada, expecting mothers and new mothers are entitled to “maternity benefits” known …
CERB End Date (Transition To EI)
The CERB ends on October 3, 2020, 28 weeks after the first payment. The last date to apply for retroactive …