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Rule 49: Cost Consequences and Offers to Settle During Litigation

Many individuals pursuing litigation against their former employers for wrongful dismissal or other employment-related issues are not aware of the…

Should My Employer Consider the Pandemic in My Severance Package?

Over the past year, employees, employers, and courts have been grappling with whether the COVID-19 pandemic should be a consideration…

Is My Employer Permitted to Terminate Me While I am on a Leave?

Employers reserve the right to terminate an employee’s employment at any time on a without cause basis.  This applies provided…

Do I Need to Sue if I Think I’m Entitled to Further Compensation at Termination?

Many employees are deterred from requesting additional compensation from employers upon termination.  This is largely because employees assume that they…

Canada Designates September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Government of Canada has formally designated September 30 as a public holiday. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will…

Job Abandonment in Ontario: What You Should Know

As Ontario continues to re-open the economy and businesses increase operations, many employees will be requested to return to the…

Update on Vaccines in the Workplace

The COVID-19 vaccine has become widely available with approximately 44% of eligible Ontarians now fully vaccinated. The increase in vaccination…

Canada Eases Covid-19 Quarantine Restrictions: What You Need to Know

The Public Health Agency of Canada has recently announced that as of 11:59 pm on July 5th, 2021, Canada will…

Fixed-Term Employment Contracts: What You Should Know

There are a variety of employment contracts governing the employer-employee relationship. Within the spectrum of varieties are two main types,…