Unfair dismissal is not a legal concept in Ontario or anywhere else in Canada. Simply put, there is no such …
How A Wrongful Dismissal Case Works In Canada
Employees who are terminated without cause in Canada are entitled to severance. The amount of severance a terminated employee is …
What Wrongful Dismissal Is Not
Wrongful dismissal does not mean what you think it means. ❌ Wrongful dismissal does not mean that an employee was …
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 …
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 …
Punitive Damages In Employment
Punitive damages are monetary compensation awarded to plaintiffs to deter potential wrongdoers from egregious conduct. Punitive Damages concern the defendant’s conduct, …
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 …
Severance Package FAQ for Ontario
What is a severance package? A severance package is an offer of monies from an employer to an employee upon …