What is severance? Severance means the same thing as “notice”, or “termination pay” or “reasonable notice”, so when we speak …
Why call a lawyer for employment law?
There are many reasons to call a lawyer for employment law. Any workplace law issue can be consulted upon with …
Workplace Law in Ontario
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 …
What does an employment lawyer do?
Employment Lawyer: Basics An employment lawyer works with his or her clients on interpreting, advising and litigating legal issues concerning …
How to Calculate Severance in Ontario
Question: How much severance am I owed in Ontario? Lawyer Answer: The first thing we do when calculating how much …
Employment Lawyer Reviews
If you landed on this blog post, you are probably looking to retain an employment lawyer or employment law firm, …
Severance for Commissioned Employees
In addition to paying base salary over the reasonable notice period (i.e. the severance period), must an employer pay an …
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
What is a Performance Improvement Plan? A performance improvement plan or “PIP” is a document that employers give to employees …
Non-Competition Clause
What is a non-competition clause? A non-competition (or non-compete) clause is a passage in an employment contract which purports to prohibit …