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Layoffs and Constructive Dismissal

Navigating the intricate landscape of employment law can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to layoffs and the delicate issue of constructive dismissal. In Ontario, where workers’ rights…

Recalls to Work, Layoffs & Changed Employment: What Comes Next

Phase 3 of the COVID-19 reopening strategy has begun in earnest. This means that we are getting close to a full reopening of the provincial economy. As we move close…

COVID-19: When a Layoff Becomes a Termination

With a myriad of layoff notices having been issued in March, we expect that a significant number of workers will be soon be recalled to their previous roles. We do…

Termination of Employment and Foreign Workers

It is hardly news that Canada has one of the most diverse populations in the world.  A large part of the reason for this is the diversity of programs aimed…

How Do I Manage an Employer’s Deadline on a Termination Package?

It is not uncommon for an employer, when terminating an employee, to offer to the employee a severance package in exchange for a signed release. The purpose of the release…

Disability Leave & Frustration of Contract: When do the Two Intersect?

Disability leaves happen and the reality is that they are difficult to manage, both for employees and employers. Unfortunately, communication often breaks down in these situations and it then becomes…

Sultan Lawyers on Dismissal Pt. 3: The Difference Between Wrongful and Constructive Dismissal

You may be aware of two common terms often used to describe the actions of an employer who violates the rights of an employee at the time of the termination…

Have I been Wrongfully Dismissed, and How Do I Know?

In general terms, an employee is wrongfully dismissed when an employer breaches a term or several terms in the contract of employment, or a statute provision or rule in employment…

Sultan Lawyers on Dismissal Pt. 1: What is Wrongful Dismissal?

What is wrongful dismissal? The term wrongful dismissal is spoken about widely, but very few people properly articulate the issue. Employers have the right to dismiss employees for any reason…