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 […]
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 […]
Understanding Benefits Under Long-Term Disability Insurance in Ontario: What is a 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 […]
Employment Law in Ontario: 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 […]