Age Discrimination in the Modern Workplace
How Can Employers Avoid Age Discrimination in the Workplace? As people live longer and retire later in their lives, age-related issues are becoming more and more salient for employers. Claims …
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 Bank of Canada dismissed its chief financial officer for alleged misconduct. The …
Tesla Layoffs 10% Workforce
What is the reason for Tesla layoffs? In a strategic move, Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced significant workforce reductions. The company will lay off more than 10 percent of …
McKinsey Layoffs: Trimming 3% of the Workforce
What is the reason for McKinsey Layoff? McKinsey & Co., the global consulting powerhouse, has announced a strategic move to streamline its workforce, targeting approximately 360 positions worldwide. This decision, …
Your Employment Contract – Can They Hold You to a Job?
Can You Resign Immediately After Signing a New Employment Contract? What do you do when you just signed a new employment contract, but soon after, receive another offer that you …
Working Remotely From Another Province
The initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic forced many employees to work remotely if they were able to do so. As the pandemic has evolved and as businesses have generally …
COVID-19: Paid Sick Leave Needs to be Targeted
Daniel Lublin, an Employment Lawyer, talks with CP24 about paid sick leaves in Ontario. Q: What is the difference between provincial and federal guidelines? The federal government will pay the …
Fired While Pregnant? You Might be Entitled to a Higher Severance
A recent Superior Court of Ontario decision, Nahum v. Honeycomb Hospitality Inc., 2021 ONSC 1455, has confirmed that if an employee is fired while pregnant, they will generally be entitled …
Benefits And Vacation Time During COVID-19
Are employees entitled to 100% of benefits and vacation time? As the province wavers between phases and some employees enter month 8 since being laid off, employees may be wondering …
FIRED: Am I Entitled to a Longer Notice Period (Severance) During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Severances are payment in lieu of a notice period of one’s employment ending. Severances or a notice period are required by law as a means to assist an employee to …