Long-Term Disability Insurance, also commonly known LTD Insurance, refers to a type of coverage that will pay benefits to compensate for a portion of your income in the event that you become unable to work due to a medical condition. You may have access to this type of coverage under a group plan through your […]
Understanding the Employment Standards Act: Probation Periods in Ontario During COVID
What are my entitlements under the Employment Standards Act Ontario if I get terminated? Many employers include a probationary period in the employment contracts they offer to prospective employees. Generally, the probationary period is 3 months, but there is no limit to the maximum length a probationary period may be. The purpose of a […]
Employment Law in Ontario: Constructive Dismissal in COVID
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 […]
Navigating Employment Termination & Mitigation Duties During COVID-19
What is the duty to mitigate and am I obliged to mitigate during the COVID-19 pandemic? In Ontario, entitlements upon employment 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 […]
Juan Echavarria Brings Employment Law Expertise to 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 […]
Unjust Termination in Ontario because of COVID?
Can my employer make me sign a release upon termination? When employees are terminated without notice in Ontario, particularly for reasons related to COVID-19, they often wonder if the termination was unjust. They are typically provided with a termination letter outlining what the employer is offering in terms of a monetary payout. It can be […]