Back to work for first time since COVID, and my job has dramatically changed, what are my legal rights? COVID-19 has caused significant changes to the job market in Ontario and all of Canada, many people have lost their jobs and businesses have been forced to close down. However, even if you remain employed, you […]
What Is The Duty To Mitigate During The Covid Pandemic?
What is the duty to mitigate and am I obliged to mitigate during the COVID-19 pandemic? In Ontario, entitlements upon termination arise from two sources: The Employment Standards Act (ESA), which lays out the minimum standards in employment relationships, and the common law. Over time, the law has developed such that, if you agree to […]
Juan Echavarria Joins Wray Legal
Juan joined Wray Legal LLP as an associate lawyer in 2020 after working at a large full-service firm in Toronto where he gained experience in corporate and commercial law. Prior to this, Juan worked as a lawyer and articling student at a Legal Clinic where he practiced employment law and handled matters before Small Claims […]
Fired because of COVID?
Can my employer make me sign a release upon termination? When employees are terminated without notice they are typically provided with a termination letter outlining what the employer is offering in terms of a monetary payout. It can be incredibly stressful to experience a termination and have to make decisions regarding accepting or denying an […]
Long-Term Disability Benefits: Don’t Miss your Limitation Period!
Long-term disability (“LTD”) benefits provide income supplement when one is not able to work for reasons related to injury or illness. Typically, one has access LTD benefits through a group health benefits plan with their employer. If you become totally disabled and unable to work because of injury or illness, you should consult with your […]
What Happens to my Stock Options if I am Terminated?
Over the past few decades the Courts in Ontario have developed a significant amount of jurisprudence regarding an employee’s entitlements to various forms of compensation upon termination, including health benefits, commissions, bonuses, and pension plans. It is well established in the law that an employee is entitled to their total compensation for the duration of […]