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 […]
Ontario Court of Appeal Delivers Good News Regarding Reasonable Notice Entitlements but Not-So-Good News Regarding Provisions Limiting Bonus Entitlements
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3445″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Termination of employment can be risky for employers.
Can an Employer Rely on the Findings of a Criminal Trial in a Civil Action against one of its Employees? It depends!
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3445″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] When an employee is convicted of a criminal offence, employers can be left wondering what to do.
Employer Liability for Moral and Punitive Damages
Because of the special nature of an employment relationship, employers have an obligation to act in good faith and to deal fairly with their employees.