Impact of Inflation on Compensation and Benefits
Record inflation in Canada has left all Canadians feeling the impact of the increased cost of groceries, gas, basic household necessities and more. In 2022, inflation reached a three-decade high, …
What The 2008 Recession Taught Us About The Job Market
Google Trends show that many Canadians have recently been Googling “recession”. As we see news reports of a potential recession in 2022-2023, many remember the 2008 recession (nicknamed the “Great …
Relocating Abroad: Can I Move Abroad and Not Tell My Boss?
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw many workers jump on the opportunity to move out of the city and into the suburbs… or further. What happens if an employee decides …
What courts Say About Rights of Dependent Contractors Should be a Wake-up Call for Businesses
Special to The Globe and Mail For many Canadian workers, the Pandemic has accelerated an evolution toward freelance work. Both employers and workers are attracted to the flexibility that freelancing …
Jennifer Valentyne Alleges Gender Discrimination in the Workplace
Jennifer Valentyne, a Canadian broadcast personality, has recently spoke out against her alleged experience of gender discrimination in the workplace, which ultimately led to her dismissal. In a 13-minute video …
Unjust Dismissals in Canada
Although many people may use the terms “unjust dismissal” or “wrongful dismissal” interchangeably, each have a separate meaning and are not to be confused. Unjust dismissals in Canada are specific …
How to Pick the Best Employment Lawyer?
Are you looking for an employment lawyer, perhaps the best employment lawyer? Read on to find our take on how to determine which employment lawyer is best equipped to attend …
Quitting your job requires more than providing two weeks’ notice. Here are the legal landmines to avoid
SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL Questions about what the new workplace will look like are a key theme in 2022 as employees return to the office in larger numbers. …
What is the Difference Between Termination Pay and Severance Pay?
As an employee, if you are terminated without cause, you are owed termination pay and maybe owed severance pay, pursuant to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). Oftentimes, termination pay …