When an employee remains in the same company for an extended period of time, it is common for their responsibilities to shift and increase in comparison to when they were first hired. This raises the concern of whether an employee is still bound to their employment contract after these responsibilities change. A recent decision of […]
Mass Layoffs: Know the Law, Know your Rights
As the economic situation continues to evolve, companies are making rapid changes to their workforce. Unfortunately, these changes can result in mass layoffs, which can be difficult for both employees and employers. Earlier this month, Nordstrom announced it was shutting down all its Canadian stores, cutting 2,500 jobs. In Ontario, when companies make mass layoffs, […]
Can employees be terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Can employees be terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine? We answer this Employment Law question in an article we wrote for Mechanical Business Magazine. #MechBiz “One of the most common questions in the minds of business owners across the country is whether employees can, and should, be required to provide proof of vaccination, […]
Does my employer have to pay notice of termination after I secure new employment?
Generally speaking, when an employee is terminated without cause, he or she is entitled to termination and severance pay as laid out in the Employment Standards Act (ESA). This is considered the minimum standards. Employers cannot contract out of their obligation to pay the minimum standards. On the other hand, at common law, employees can […]
Update in Ontario Sick Pay Days Laws
The Ontario government announced that it is introducing new legislation to assist workers who are affected by the COVID pandemic, called the COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit. The new law will require employers to provide employees with up to $200 dollars per day, for up to 3 days, if they are missing work because of […]
Restrictive Covenants in Employment Agreements
In the employment context, the term “restrictive covenant” refers to terms in the employment agreement which attempt to limit what employees can do after the end of the employment relationship. Such terms may be enforceable where the employee quits his or her job, or where it is terminated, with or without cause. Generally speaking, restrictive […]
