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 Refresh with a Complete Overview of Termination Without Cause

Termination of one’s employment can be incredibly stressful. This stress can be even further augmented when the termination is “without cause”, when employees are left confused as to why their…

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 that the reasons for the dismissal are not related to…

I’ve Been Laid Off, What Are My Rights?

In today’s job market, being laid off can be a frightening experience due to uncertainty of the future. Whether due to economic downturns, company restructuring, or unforeseen circumstances, being laid…

Top Five Things to Know About Releases Upon Termination

If your employment has been terminated, your employer may ask that you sign a release in exchange for accepting a termination package. Below we discuss what a release is and…

What is a Wrongful Dismissal?

Wrongful dismissal occurs when an employer terminates an employee without providing them with advanced notice of termination or appropriate pay in lieu of notice. It’s important to note that determining…

Decoding Resignation in Ontario’s Employment Law

The concept of resignation in employment law is often more complex than it appears. A pivotal case that sheds light on this intricacy is Johal v Simmons da Silva LLP,…

Freeze on Processing LMIA Applications for High-wage Positions in Alberta

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”), which reserves the right to refuse processing of LMIA applications on both regulatory and public policy grounds, has recently added a new policy-based LMIA…

Future Termination Provisions Violating ESA Deemed Unenforceable

The Ontario Court of Appeal in Covenoho v. Pendylum Ltd. has confirmed that a termination provision in an employment contract that could breach Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) in the future –…