Remote Work Redefining Sick Days
Can Employees Choose Remote Work Post-COVID? With many Canadians having grown accustomed to working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, many now do not want to return to the office full …
Hybrid Work Policy Demands in PSAC Strike: Navigating the Shift
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has been on strike since April 19, after two years of negotiations with the Canadian government over a renewal of its members’ contract. …
Protecting Remote Workers’ Rights
There was a significant boom in the number of employees working remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as society starts to increasingly return to normal, a lot …
How Do You Know if The Terms of Your Job Offer Are Fair?
Special to The Globe and Mail Hiring agreements are becoming too complicated. As an employment lawyer, sometimes even I have a hard time understanding them. This may unduly benefit employers …
When Are Defined Severance Terms Unfair?
DANIEL LUBLIN SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL It is hard to win a game when you start with a disadvantage. Yet when signing employment contracts, employees constantly set themselves …
What Are Your Rights When it Comes to Severe Contract Restraint?
Question: I am a registered nurse. My employer has created a contract restraint stating I must repay $50,000 if I leave before 5 years and each year of employment the …
What Types of Deductions can an Employer Make?
The only types of deduction employers can make are ones mandated by law, such as CPP, Federal/Provincial tax, or court ordered garnishments. A court may order the employer to deduct …
Accepted Job Offer No Longer Available Days Prior to Start Date
When a job offer is made and signed by the candidate, a contractual obligation has been formed. The employee has agreed to provide services and the employer to provide compensation …
Are you required to pay your employer a penalty if you resign?
Question: I am a registered nurse. My employer has created a contract stating I must repay $50,000 if I leave before 5 years and each year of employment the amount …
Would I get paid my commission if I left the company?
Question: If I leave this company in around a month, would I still get paid my commissions from the deal I just won over the next 3 years? I’ve been …
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