Employees who quit are not entitled to severance. Employees only get a severance package if they are fired. Accordingly, in …
Is a Layoff a Constructive Dismissal (COVID-19)?
Many are wondering, is a temporary layoff caused by Coronavirus COVID-19 related business slowdowns and closures a “constructive dismissal”? Temporary …
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 …
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 …
When an executive is asked to sign a new contract
Sometimes, an employer decides to force an executive to sign a new contract while they are still working (usually in …
What Happens if Employer Fails to Issue ROE on Time?
March 25 Update: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government has proposed legislation to establish a new kind …
When is New Income Deductible (Severance)?
Introduction The Ontario Court of Appeal, in Brake v. PJ-M2R Restaurant Inc., 2017 ONCA 402 (CanLII), recently clarified the law …