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When is an employee not entitled to notice or compensation in Lieu?

There are several situations where reasonable notice or compensation in lieu of notice is not required, including where: The employee resigns or retires; The employee is dismissed for just cause;…

What steps to take if asked to sign a release post-employment termination?

Seek legal advice first. When terminating an employee’s employment, it is common for an employer to request that the employee sign a release of some kind. This will generally be…

What if I am not happy with the termination package offered to me by employer?

If your employment has been terminated by your employer and you are unhappy with the termination package being offered, do not sign any contracts, agreements, or packages without first consulting…

Am I entitled to additional damages if my employer acted in bad faith when I was terminated?

It depends. Ontario courts have found several instances of employers acting with what is known as “bad faith” during the course of termination and have awarded the terminated employees additional…

What is severance pay, and who is entitled to it?

Severance pay is an entitlement under the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) that is paid out over and above termination pay. Severance pay is reserved for specific situations, such as long-term…

How does mass termination of employment affect notice?

Notice of termination under employment standards legislation may be affected when a company or organization terminates the employment of fifty (50) or more employees within a four-week period, otherwise known…

Minimum notice periods for termination without cause in Ontario?

The amount of notice an employee is entitled to when terminated without cause in Ontario can be found in both the statutory law and the common law. There are minimum…

What is ‘reasonable notice’?

Reasonable notice describes what employees are entitled to at the time of the termination of their employment. The law states that, unless an employee has agreed in an employment contract…

Can an Employee Sue for Wrongful Dismissal Instead of Labor Ministry Claim?

An employee can decide to bring a wrongful dismissal claim against their employer. With that being said, it is important to note that a claim for wrongful dismissal filed with…