Severance packages for senior executives can often amount to several hundred thousand dollars in entitlements. Accordingly, it is imperative that executives are attuned to the employment law issues that are prevalent in severance packages in Ontario. A wrongful dismissal occurs when an employee
Severance Pay for Long-Term Employees
With the aging of our population, a number of workers that have been employed by the same company for a long-period are either entering into retirement or oftentimes, are terminated due to a restructuring, as companies seek to bring on new, younger employees. In determining how much severance is
Temporary Layoffs in Ontario
Temporary laying off an employee in Ontario often occurs in the context of seasonal businesses that required a reduced headcount during slow times of year or businesses that are in general decline. Rather than paying our full severance obligations to an employee, as required on the termination of
Is the deadline in my severance package enforceable?
The short answer is NO. Clients frequently call our employment law firm following a job loss advising that they only have one or two days to return their severance package or they would lose the offer from the company. This is not accurate. Your legal rights do not expire at some pre-defined and
Changes to Employment Law in Ontario
The Ford Government rolled back a number of employment standards changes that were implemented by the previous Liberal government when in power. These changes were codified in Bill 47 - Making Ontario Open for Business Act. The Bill received royal assent in October 2018. The Bill makes many changes
Termination Clauses in Employment Agreements
The enforceability of termination clauses in employment agreements in Ontario is highly litigated and discussed topic, having significant implications for both employers and employees. The difference between an enforceable and unenforceable termination clause in an employment contract can mean the
Understanding Wrongful Dismissal
A wrongful dismissal or wrongful termination from employment is a term used in employment law that is often used by employees that contact our law firm. A wrongful dismissal does not mean that you were fired for an illegitimate reason. Though in the context of a termination for cause, if an employer
Severance Package Issues for Executives
If you are a long-standing employee for a company in a senior position, your entitlements to a severance package on a without cause termination of employment may be substantial. Employers may include deadlines in their offers of severance, as a means of pressuring a terminated employee to hastily