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You can be terminated or dismissed from your job without any reason, if your employer provides the proper advanced warning or payment, known as severance. In this situation, the amount of severance you received must be fair and reasonable.
Sometimes, your employer can terminate you without any warning or severance but only if you have engaged in very serious misconduct. This is known as a dismissal for “just cause”. Your employer has a legal duty to demonstrate that your behaviour was so bad that no other alternative existed but to immediately dismiss you.
How Revenge Quitting Can Backfire
Special to The Globe and Mail Picture this: an employee walks out mid-project, sends a company-wide email airing grievances…
How Employees Should Behave During Litigation in Ontario?
Litigation between employees and employers can be a high-stakes process, and employee conduct during litigation is critically important….
Can One Mistake Get You Fired for Just Cause in Canada?
Being terminated for just cause can feel sudden, confusing, and devastating. Employers often claim that misconduct justifies firing…
Can You Still Be Fired After Passing a PIP?
A performance improvement plan (PIP) can be used by employers when they have concerns about an employee’s performance…
Can a Bad Investigation Cost You Your Job?
Workplace investigations have become increasingly common and formalized in the last 10 years. However, the procedure for these…
When Termination Clauses Fail: Stock Options and Notice in Liggett v. Veeva
Overview In Liggett v. Veeva Software Systems, Inc., the Ontario Superior Court of Justice addressed the enforceability of…
Can a Former Employer Disclose Details Why You Were Fired?
Can a former employer give details about why you were fired? One concern many employees have during the…
“You’re Fired” vs. “No, I Quit”: Can an Employee Legally Resign After Termination?
Imagine this tense workplace scenario: Your manager says, “You’re fired,” and in a moment of frustration, you retort,…
Is a Pay Cut After Parental Leave Constructive Dismissal?
An Ontario Superior Court of Justice case from earlier in 2025 found that an executive employee who returned…
What Should You Do When HR Calls You and Says You Are Fired?
It is the call no one expects but almost everyone dreads. HR rings and in a matter of…
How to Handle Resignations Properly?
Like any relationship, clear communication between employees and employers is fundamentally important, especially when it comes to ending…
Can an Employer Avoid Paying Statutory Notice or Severance?
What statutory entitlements are employees owed upon termination? Whether your job is provincially or federally regulated, employees are…
Molson Coors Layoffs 2025: What Canadian Employees Need to Know
For hundreds of Molson Coors employees across the Americas, the recent announcement of large-scale layoffs landed hard. Behind…
Can an Employee Be Fired on Their First Day of Work?
Many employers and employees wonder: Can I be fired on my first day of work? The short answer…
Can Your Employer Demote You or Cut Your Pay After Medical Leave?
In a recent case, an employer was ordered to pay more than $300,000 in damages after finding that…
Can I Get Unemployment If I Was Wrongfully Fired?
Losing your job brings immediate concerns that go beyond shock and frustration. For many, the first question is…
When Is a Return-to-Office Order Illegal?
As remote work becomes a fixture in Ontario’s employment landscape, employers and employees alike are facing new legal…
Can Changing an Employee’s Role Lead to a Lawsuit?
Changes happen often within organizations, for a variety of reasons. However, a recent case from British Columbia highlights…
Can Your Severance Be Reduced If You Don’t Try to Find a New Job?
In Ontario, mitigation in employment law refers to a dismissed employee’s legal obligation to make reasonable efforts to…
What Is The Purpose Of a Termination Clause In An Employment Contract?
An employment contract is a contract that governs the working relationship between the employer and employee. An employment…
Courtroom Victory: $77K Commission and 10 Months’ Pay Won in Kraft v. Firepower
How Dan Secured 10 Months’ Pay and $77,000 in Post-Termination Commissions for a Wrongfully Terminated Employee In a strong win…
Can My Employer Fire Me For Time Theft?
Many people may not realize that when they are shopping online during work hours, consistently leaving early, or…
Can I Be Fired After Returning from Medical Leave in Ontario?
When an employee takes medical leave, they may assume their job is safe under the Ontario Human Rights…
When is it a Resignation vs Constructive Dismissal?
What is the difference between a resignation and a constructive dismissal? The answer is, generally, the outcome of…
Should Office Romances Lead to Termination?
Love and work often cross paths and not just in movies. In fact, more than one-third of Canadian…
Facing Job Loss from U.S. Tariffs?
Why are tariffs from the U.S. impacting Canadian jobs? Since the inauguration of United States President Donald Trump…
Expedia Layoffs 2025: What’s Behind the Latest Restructuring?
Expedia Group is once again making headlines – this time for laying off around 3% of its global…
Why Is UPS Laying Off 20,000 Workers in 2025?
United Parcel Service (UPS) is making headlines with its announcement to eliminate 20,000 jobs and shutter 73 facilities…
Are Job Cuts Coming to Conestoga College?
Union says up to 180 support staff positions could be impacted Conestoga College is the latest Ontario institution…
What is the Difference Between Resignation and Constructive Dismissal?
What is the difference between resignation and constructive dismissal? An employment relationship can come to an end in…
When is a Resignation Not a Resignation: How to Resign from a Job?
How to Resign from a Job? Resignation from a job can take many forms. A prose-laden letter reflecting…
Hudson’s Bay to give $3 million in bonuses to managers — while confirming no severance pay for workers
Special to The Star As Hudson’s Bay begins to liquidate most of its stores, documents reveal the retailer plans to give…
Will U.S. Tariffs On Canadian Products Put Canadian Jobs at Risk?
What Are the Proposed U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Products? On February 1, 2025, President Trump announced that the…
Canadian Tire’s $2B Restructuring and Store Closures
Why is Canadian Tire Restructuring? Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. is making bold changes with its new True North…
RBC Layoffs: Why They Happened and What’s Next
Why is the reason for RBC Layoffs? Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the country’s largest lender, has laid…
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Layoffs
Why Is the Reason for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment layoffs? Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) layoffs…
Telus Buyouts: Are More Layoffs Coming?
What is the reason for Telus Buyouts? Telus is moving forward with another round of buyouts, affecting 571…
Fired Without Warning: How Fire Axe Jokes Led to Termination
Can You Be Fired Without Warnings? The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board recently dismissed a…
Courtroom Victory: $456,908.82 Awarded for Wrongful Dismissal Against Artisan Cell Labs Inc.
Overview Represented by Marc W. Kitay, Dr. Nicholas Timmins successfully won a wrongful dismissal claim against Artisan Cell…
Do You Have to Give Notice for a Layoff?
Your Layoff Questions, Answered Layoffs. It’s a word dreaded by workers across industries because it’s the kind of…
Can a Company Layoff and Hire at the Same Time?
Layoffs are never easy. Despite being necessary for some businesses, they are often a contentious issue for affected…
Employment Insurance – Am I Eligible if I Was Fired?
Many people are unclear on their eligibility for Employment Insurance (EI). For instance, you may be asking yourself,…
Ricki’s, Cleo, and Bootlegger Store Closures
Canadian Fashion Retailers Closing Doors: What Does This Mean for Shoppers? Several well-known Canadian fashion retailers, including Ricki’s,…
Frank And Oak Files for Creditor Protection
Canadian fashion retail is undergoing significant changes as Montreal-based Frank And Oak seeks creditor protection for the second…
Courtroom Victory : $70,555.05 Awarded to Cover Legal Fees in Wrongful Dismissal Case Against Hudson’s Bay Company
Overview Represented by Daniel Lublin and Simone Ostrowski, Justice Dow of the Superior Court of Justice awarded Melvin Yee, the…
Can my Employer Force Me to Work Part-Time in Ontario?
In Ontario, employers may make changes to an employee’s contract, without an employee’s permission. These changes may include…
Understanding Employee Dismissal in Ontario
When considering what is required to terminate an employee in Ontario, the employer must understanding that this is…
What Happens If I Stop Showing Up to Work?
There are mornings we’ve all had where we wake up wanting to stay in bed, and think “What…
X Layoffs: Another Round Looms?
What’s Happening at X Right Now? Reports indicate that X (formerly Twitter) is undergoing another wave of layoffs,…
Dropbox Cuts 20% of Workforce as Layoffs Persist
What is the reason for Dropbox Layoffs? In a significant move, Dropbox has announced plans to reduce its…
Manulife layoffs: Workforce Reduced by 225 Positions
Manulife layoffs affects whom? Manulife laid off 225 positions, impacting roughly 2.5% of its global wealth and asset…
Are Return to Work Policies Being Used in Place of Termination?
Remote work increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic as employers implemented ways to maintain operations while ensuring social…
What are the Different Types of Dismissal in Employment Law?
Termination of employment can seem like a daunting, frightening procedure. While it’s not an easy situation for any…
Meta Layoffs: Hits WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs
The is the reason for Meta’s Layoffs? Meta is once again shaking up its workforce, with layoffs impacting…
CRA Fires 330 Employees Over Ineligible CERB Claims During the Pandemic
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) terminated 330 employees for improperly claiming the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) during…
Can You Sue For Being Wrongfully Fired?
Understanding Wrongful Dismissal in Ontario If you’ve recently lost your job and suspect that you may have been…
Reasons Behind Air Transat’s Layoffs
What is the reason for Air Transat layoff ? Transat AT Inc., the operator of Air Transat, is…
Sharing Personal Information With Your Employer Can Be Tricky Business
Published By: THE GLOBE AND MAIL Failing to disclose information to your employer can sometimes be regarded as dishonesty,…
Types of Dismissal in Employment Law
Termination of employment can seem like a daunting, frightening procedure. While it’s not an easy situation for any…
Lyft Layoffs: Key Details and Impact
What is the reason for Lyft’s layoffs? Lyft announced it will cease offering standalone dockless bikes and scooters…
Shell Layoffs: Impact on Workforce
What is the reason for Shell’s layoff? Shell, a leading oil and energy corporation with U.S. headquarters in…
Apple Layoffs: What It Means for Tech Employees
What is the Reason for Apple’s layoff ? Apple recently laid off around 100 employees, an unusual move…
IBM Layoffs: What You Need to Know
What is the reason for IBM layoffs? IBM recently implemented job cuts within its marketing and communications divisions,…
Can You be Fired for Testing Positive on a Drug Test?
An arbitrator recently held that Air Canada had the right to test a flight attendant’s hair for use…
What are the Best Practices for Terminating Employees?
The termination of employment is never an easy process, and it is therefore important for employers to be…
SkipTheDishes Layoff: Hundreds of Canadian Jobs Cut
What is the reason for SkipTheDishes layoff? SkipTheDishes has announced significant layoffs impacting hundreds of Canadian employees. Paul…
Resume fraud: Why Dishonesty Can Destroy Your Career
Imagine securing the job you’ve always wanted, only to find yourself facing termination months later because the truth…
RBC CFO Sues for $50 Million: Allegations of Wrongful Dismissal
Why is Nadine Ahn suing RBC for wrongful dismissal? Nadine Ahn, formerly the Chief Financial Officer at the…
Wrongful Dismissal Action: Graham Borden v. Ontario Inc. (Tax Mechanic)
Daniel Chodos, a Sr. Partner at Whitten & Lublin, secures 8 months of salary and $20,000 in punitive…
Employees Accused Of Workplace Misconduct Can Become The Victim. If Accused, Here Are Your Legal Rights
Published By: THE GLOBE AND MAIL Imagine this nightmarish workplace scenario: You are suddenly suspended from your job and…
Can A Wrongful Dismissal Claim Be Dismissed For Delay?
As an employee, starting a lawsuit is usually the last resort to claim damages for wrongful dismissal. As…
Can I Sue For Being Wrongfully Fired?
An employee will often ask “can I sue for being wrongfully fired”? The answer is yes if your…
Employer Vaccination Policies: Legal Insights and Court Rulings
How have vaccination mandates led to claims of constructive dismissal? During the pandemic and thereafter, many employers implemented…
Is This a Resignation Or a Wrongful Dismissal?
The court was recently tasked with determining if an employer wrongfully dismissed an employee who obtained another full-time…
Global News Layoffs: Corus Entertainment Cuts 35 Jobs
What is the reason for the Global News layoffs? Corus Entertainment Inc. has announced substantial layoffs at Global…
Enbridge Layoffs: Navigating Workforce Reductions
Why is Enbridge reducing its workforce? Enbridge Inc. recently announced plans to reduce its workforce by 650 positions,…
Courtroom Victory: Secured Performance-Based Bonus
Overview Bonus entitlement of 25% of the 12-month salary awarded for wrongful dismissal case. David Whitten, founding partner…
Fired BC Worker Wins 18 Months Pay, $25K Damages
How did the termination of employment impact Mr. Klyn’s financial stability? Klyn v Pentax Canada Inc., 2024 BCSC…
When does office romance become cause for dismissal?
Published By: THE GLOBE AND MAIL The legal fallout from dating at work is back in the headlines after the Royal…
RBC Fires CFO Over Breach of Conduct
Why did RBC fire CFO Nadine Ahn? In a bold move reflecting its commitment to upholding ethical standards,…
Courtroom Victory: Secured $1.7M in a Wrongful Dismissal Case
$1.7 million dollars in damages awarded for a wrongful dismissal case. Daniel Lublin, founding partner of Whitten &…
Nike Layoffs: Restructuring for Growth
Why Nike plans to layoff 1,500 employees? Nike has announced a significant move in its ongoing restructuring efforts,…
Instacart Layoffs: Restructuring in Progress
Why is Instacart Downsizing Its Workforce? Instacart layoffs impact 250 employees, equivalent to about 7% of its total…
Bell Media Layoffs: Bell Cutting 4,800 Jobs
Details of Bell Media Layoffs Bell Media announces yet another significant restructuring. This new round of Bell Media…
Just Cause Termination Possible Based on a Viral Video?
Just cause termination over video call For those wondering whether you can be terminated for conduct displayed in…
Layoffs at SAP: 8,000 Employees Impacted
Restructure details regarding Layoffs at SAP Layoffs at SAP impact 8,000 employees. German tech major SAP has announced…
Terminations at eBay: Way for Sustainable Growth
Latest details on terminations at eBay In a bold step towards restructuring, eBay recently announced the termination of…
Layoffs at Wayfair in 2024
Latest details on layoffs at Wayfair In a surprising turn of events, Wayfair, the e-commerce giant, announced another…
Just Cause Termination – Privacy Breach
What Constitutes a Privacy Breach in the Workplace? Just cause for termination is the capital punishment of dismissals….
TD’s Layoffs: Workforce Restructuring
TD layoffs 3,000 positions. Toronto-Dominion Bank fell short of analysts’ earnings expectations as it allocated more funds than…
Termination for Cause & Medical Privacy
In any healthcare system, safeguarding patient privacy is not only an ethical matter: it presents a legal imperative….
Bad Boy’s Bankruptcy: Challenges and Restructuring
All about Bad Boy’s Bankruptcy Bad Boy Furniture Warehouse Ltd. has received the green light from an Ontario…
Canadian Tire Layoffs 3% of its Workforce
Canadian Tire layoffs significant workforce, amounting to approximately 3% of its employees in the fourth quarter, as it…
TVA Layoff and Media Industry Transformation
Why leads to TVA Layoff it’s workforce? TVA Group, a prominent Montreal-based broadcaster, has made a significant announcement…
Splunk Layoffs: Pre-Merger Shakeup
Splunk Layoffs 7% of it’s workforce In a bold and surprising move, the cybersecurity powerhouse Splunk, poised to…
Dismissal for “Bashing Your Boss” in a Private Chat?
A recent case in the UK has the courts considering whether insults against your boss in a private…
2023 Layoffs to Continue
Recent polls of human resources leaders across Canada have shown that the widespread layoffs in the workplace seen…
Scotiabank Layoffs 3% of its Global Workforce
Scotiabank layoffs & expects its Q4 results to be adversely affected by restructuring, job cuts, and impairment charges….
Termination of 8 employees at Hamilton Heath Sciences
Why led Termination of Eight Employees at Hamilton Health Sciences ? In any healthcare system, safeguarding patient privacy…
Workplace Laws Won’t Protect You From Being Fired for Making Comments Deemed Hateful Online
Published By: THE GLOBE AND MAIL In the aftermath of the horrific events last weekend in Israel, a wave…
Can Off-Duty Social Media Conduct Affect Your Job?
An Air Canada pilot was recently grounded for inappropriate posts on his social media. While this particular case…
New Insights into Terminations for Just Cause
The law around what isn’t and isn’t acceptable when it comes to terminations for cause continues to evolve….
Bad Boss Battles: Canada’s Secret Struggle
We undertook a nationwide survey on social media across Canada. 545 people felt passionately enough about the topic…
Termination for ‘Just Cause’ vs. ‘Wilful Misconduct’
Render v ThyssenKrupp Elevator (Canada) Limited – Implications for entitlements to ESA minimums The recent Ontario Court of…
Knicks Sue Raptors Over Alleged Data Heist
Knicks Sue Raptors: Legal Action Unveiled The New York Knicks have filed a lawsuit against the Toronto Raptors,…
Ex-Rogers CEO Natale Sues for $24M Wrongful Dismissal Suit
Former Rogers CEO Joe Natale Launches $24M Wrongful Dismissal Suit. Former Rogers CEO Joe Natale has launched a…
Twitter Legal Battles: Navigating Layoffs, Lawsuits, and Arbitration
Twitter legal battles unfold as ex-employees seek compensation for mass layoffs. The social media giant laid off thousands…
Bell Layoffs: 1,300 Job Cuts and 9 Radio Stations Shut Down
BCE Inc., the parent company of Bell Media, is undergoing significant changes in its news delivery strategy, resulting…
Termination for Cause: Impact and Legal Considerations
Why is for cause termination considered the “capital punishment” of employment law? Employment relationships generally come to an…
Hudson Bay Layoffs: Second Round Cuts 250 Jobs
Hudson’s Bay, the Canadian retail arm of Hudson’s Bay Co., has announced that it will lay off 250…
Top 5 Considerations For Employers During Employment Dismissal
Dismissals can be a difficult time for everyone. However, dismissals are an inevitable part of employment, whether due…
Termination for Cause: Park v Costco Dismissal Case
The “Park v Costco Dismissal Case” is a recent Ontario Superior Court case that has attracted attention due…
Layoffs At Lyft : New CEO Announces Significant Job Cuts
Lyft, the ride-sharing app popular in North America, has announced that it will lay off a significant number…
Dr. John Dornan’s Termination: Importance of Protecting Your Reputation
A recent New Brunswick case has shone a light on the value of one’s reputation and the critical…
Mishandling a Layoff Can Be a Costly Mistake for Employers
Special to The Globe and Mail Eyebrows were raised recently when Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to Twitter…
Meta Lays off 11,000 People
Meta, Facebook’s parent company, has laid off approximately 11,000 of its employees as a result of a continued…
Mistreatment of Employees at Dismissal Might Come at a Cost
Being let go from your job unexpectedly can be stressful and difficult for any employee. In a recent…
What is Quiet Firing and How is it Different From The Trending Quiet Quitting?
As the topic of quiet quitting continues to be discussed in most workplaces and news outlets, we are…
Can You be Fired for Refusing to Adhere to the Mask Policy at Work?
Employees should tread carefully when choosing to not follow workplace restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent…
Fired During Recession – Recession as a Pretext for Termination?
Recessions can put great pressure on employers’ bottom lines, and payroll often gets put on the chopping block….
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