Posts Tagged ‘Employment Law’
What you need to know about forced resignation in Canada
If an employer lets you go from your position of employment, they are required to pay you a certain amount of severance pay depending on how long you worked for the company. If you quit, on the other hand, the employer has no such obligation. For this reason, some employers may be tempted to try…
Read MoreWhy should a lawyer review your severance package?
Imagine a scenario where you have just been called into the boss’s office and informed that your services would no longer be required. This can come as quite a shock – but even if you suspected that is was coming, it can be very upsetting. If you have just been let go after a lengthy,…
Read More5 Mistakes Employers Make when Drafting an Employment Agreement
If your company is growing, or you need to hire someone new to replace an employee who has left, you will be extending offers of employment and employment contracts to your new employees. It’s very important to make sure the employment agreement is solid and illustrates exactly what you are expecting from your employees. Here…
Read MoreWhen should you retain an employment lawyer?
Whether you are an employee or an employer, at some point it is likely that you are going to run across a scenario where the help of an employment lawyer would be useful. This might occur in circumstances where you are filing a claim or worker’s compensation after being injured on the job, or if…
Read MoreEverything you need to know about an employment agreement
If your company is hiring for a new position, or if you have been given a job offer, then an employment agreement or contract between employee and employer is one of the most important documents that you may sign. Despite this however, many employers and employees do not take the time to fully understand this…
Read MoreRULES ON TEMPORARY LAYOFF AND CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
What is constructive Dismissal? The phrase “constructive dismissal” refers to a situation where, while an employer has not expressly terminated an employee, the employee alleges that the employer’s actions amount to a repudiation of his or her employment contract. It arises when an employer’s conduct evinces an intention to be no longer bound by the…
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