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Sexual Harassment – What Does an Apology Mean?
Single Act of Sexual Harassment Constituted Just Cause
Conduct in the workplace that was once condoned is now recognized for what it has…
Should Non-Disclosure Agreements be Banned in Workplace Settlements dealing with Sexual Harassment or Violence?
Wrongful Dismissal – 30 month Notice Period Upheld Due to Exceptional Circumstances
The Ontario Court of Appeal in Lynch v. Avaya Canada Corporation (decision dated October 23, 2023) listed…
President/CEO Ordered to Pay Punitive Damages to Prior Employer
On October 4, 2023, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta rendered a very significant…
Does Your Employment Contract Have a Termination Clause? Is It Enforceable?
Employer’s Conduct Constitutes a Repudiation of the Employment Contract thereby Disentitling it from Relying on the Without Cause Termination Provision
In a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (May 2021), Humphrey v. Mene,…
Statutory Severance Pay – More Employees Will Be Entitled
Terminated – Bonus, Stock Options, LTIP
Senior Executives, Directors and Senior Managers have compensation packages that often include bonuses, stock options,…
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Lump Sum Severance Packages
An employee may be a member of a Defined Benefit Pension Plan (“DB Pension Plan”)…
What Happens to the Employee’s Bonus(es) where the Plan requires the Employee to be “Actively Employed” at Time of Pay-Out?
The bonus is often an integral part of an employee’s remuneration package. The bonus plan…
Are You Being Solicited to Join Another Company?
Be Alert to the Termination Provisions in the Employment Agreement A company may ask a…
Wrongful Dismissal – Do I get my bonus?
If an employee is terminated and their remuneration package included a bonus component, they should…
Terminated – The Loss of Disability Coverage
It is prudent for an employee to obtain individual critical illness insurance and/or individual disability…
Terminations & Employee Pension Plans
Letters of Reference & Wrongful Dismissal
Violence in the Workplace – Just Cause Not Found
In the 2014 Ontario case of Phanlouvong v. Northfield Metal Products (1994) Ltd., the Court…
Senior Executive Recruited and Wrongful Dismissal
Mr. Rodgers spent his entire professional career in the trucking, freight forwarding and logistics industry.…
Refusal to Allow Employee to Return to Work Following Claim for Workplace Injury
Refusal to Allow Employee to Return to Work Following Her Filing of Claim for Workplace…
Employee with Bipolar Disorder had No Obligation to Disclose Medical Condition During Hiring Process
The Employee filed a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“Tribunal”) alleging discrimination…
Visibly Pregnant Waitress Quits Job & Claims Constructive Dismissal
Stephanie Lipp was a server at Maverick’s Sports Lounge, a restaurant and bar in Vancouver.…
Real Estate Agency Ordered to Pay 9K in Damages for Termination of Pregnant Receptionst
Ms. Dhillon was hired by Planet Group (Hallmark) Realty Inc. (the “Company”) as a receptionist…
Employee Terminated for Absences Due to Anxiety Disorder
In a very recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the employee’s version…
Record Setting $75,000 in Damages Awarded in Discrimination Case
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal Orders Record Setting $75,000 Damage Award in Discrimination Case Dr. Kelly…
Toronto Hair Salon Owners Pay Heavy Price for Sexually Charged Work Environment
This past Summer (June 27, 2014), the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal awarded three female employees…
Job Applicant Discriminated Against on Grounds of Colour, Race & Ethnicity Successfully Pursues Human Rights Case
Malek Bouraoui explained at a recent hearing before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (Decision:…
Terminated on First Day of Job Due to Pregnancy
Jessica Maciel was just over 4 months pregnant when she was hired for the position…
Developmentally Disabled Employee Paid Less than Minimum Wage
Developmentally Disabled Employee Paid Less than Minimum Wage Awarded over $185,000 by the Human Rights…
Employee’s Refusal to Return to Work
Employee's Refusal to Return to Work After being Wrongfully Dismissed Constitutes Failure to Mitigate Ms.…
Employer’s Termination of Employee on Stress Leave
Pregnant Employee Discriminated Against
Tim Horton’s Discriminated Against an Employee on the Basis of Her Disability
A single mother and cashier at a Tim Horton's store in Thunder Bay suffered from…
Tribunal Found Communication to Applicant Tainted by Age Discrimination
Discrimination on the Basis of Pregnancy
The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal awarded over $19,000 for lost wages and compensation for injury…
Signed Release Found to be Unenforceable
In Rubin v. Home Depot Canada Inc., the Plaintiff commenced legal proceedings for wrongful dismissal…
Age Discrimination in the Workplace
The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal in Deane v. Ontario (Community Safety and Correctional Services) awarded…
TOP 5 Reasons To Hire A Toronto Employment Lawyer To Review Your Severance Package
A Toronto Employment Lawyer:
$20,000.00 Awarded for Discrimination Damages by
Ontario Superior Court of Justice in a Wrongful Dismissal Action
In 2008 Section 46.1 of the Ontario Human rights Code was enacted enabling individuals to…
Just Cause Established Even When Employer Finds Out About Employee’s Conduct After Dismissal
Campbell v. Harrigan Rentals and Equipment Ltd. October 2013 In a recent wrongful dismissal case…
Can an Employer Alter the Term(s) of an Employment Contract?
Wronko v. Western Inventory Service Ltd. An Employer may give an Employee an Employment Contract…
Employer’s Failure to Accomodate Employee’s Disability Results in 9 Years of Back Pay and Reinstatement
Fair v. Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board has been ordered to…
Racial Discrimination in the Workplace
Significant Human Rights Award Given to 3 Muslim Restaurant Workers (Islam v. Big Inc.) In…
Laid Off Employee Sued for Constructive Dismissal
A 55 year old long term employee sued his employer for constructive dismissal on account of…
What Is Wrongful Dismissal?
When an employer terminates an employee's employment and does not provide them with a severance…
The Value of the Initial Consultation
Most clients (employee side) have never had to retain a lawyer to represent their interests in…
Seek Legal Advice Prior To Signing An Employment Contract
It is not uncommon for an employee to sign an employment contract prior to commencing…
Termination Provision In Contract – No Implied Duty To Mitigate
At common law, upon termination of employment, an employee is entitled to damages for wrongful…
Claim For Loss Of Disability Benefits Awarded Against Prior Employer
The Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a trial judge’s decision that although an employee had…