Positive Developments Regarding Termination Clause Enforceability
As many employers know, enforceable termination clauses that limit employees’ termination entitlements are essential to minimize the costs involved with ending employment relationships. However, courts strictly scrutinize and frequently refuse to enforce such clauses, often for very technical reasons in relation to violations of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 [ESA]. Without enforceable termination clauses, employees […]
Fewer Benefits for Less Work Is Not Discriminatory
As most employers know, employers in Ontario have an obligation under the Human Rights Code [Code] to accommodate employees who are prevented from performing their duties and responsibilities by a protected ground under the Code. Employers are obligated to accommodate employees to the point of undue hardship, and to not treat such employees adversely because […]
Employee Status: when Is a Worker a Dependent Contractor?
January 17, 2020 For businesses of all sizes, independent contractors can be a useful resource to meet business needs. They often offer significant savings for businesses as they are not entitled to benefits under employment standards legislation as employees are. However, there is a risk that working relationships with individuals intended to be independent contractors […]
Winter 2020 Newsletter
Welcome to the Winter 2020 of In the Know. The Year in Review edition of our newsletter is designed to bring you the most significant HR law developments of 2019, as well as some important trends to keep on your radar for 2020. START EXPLORING OUR NEWSLETTER —IT’S THE TOOL YOU NEED FOR HR SUCCESS IN 2020