In Ontario, you cannot collect severance if you retire voluntarily, but you can collect severance if you are asked to …
Can You Be Fired While On Long-Term Disability?
There is a misconception that individuals in Ontario simply cannot be let go from their job when they are on …
Are Employment Contracts Enforceable?
In Ontario (and Canada), employment contracts as a concept are enforceable. However, not every employment contract is enforceable. Employment contracts, …
How To Prove Wrongful Dismissal In Ontario
There is some misconception about wrongful dismissal in Ontario. Particularly, some individuals believe you to prove you were dismissed unfairly …
Wrongful Termination In Ontario
Unless they have a written employment contract that says otherwise, every employer in Ontario must give “reasonable notice” of their …
Nice To Have Workplace Policies In Ontario
In our last blog post, we discussed ‘must have’ workplace policies in Ontario. But, in this blog post, we will …
Required HR Policies In Ontario
In Ontario, five workplace policies are required for most employers. While most employers are lawfully required to have these five …
The Duty To Mitigate (Ontario)
The duty to mitigate is the rule that individuals who are dismissed from work must look for a new job …
What Happens If You Are Terminated Before Starting Work?
Generally, whenever someone in Ontario is fired before they start their first day of work, they are entitled to severance …
Are Employees Entitled To Their Bonus After Termination?
Termination And Bonus Law In Ontario Generally, yes, Ontario employees are entitled to their bonus after termination. In Ontario, employees …