How Does an Employment Contract Become Legally Binding?
If a court were to analyze any terms of the employment contract in a case for damages, the court would seek to determine whether the contract was enforceable. One key …
Mistakes to Avoid When Providing a Severance
It is important to avoid mistakes when administering a severance, as it may lead to further damages or compensation if challenged. When dismissing an employee for anything other than misconduct, …
Termination Clauses and Constructive Dismissal Claims
When an employer unilaterally changes an essential term of the employment contract, the only remedy in employment law would be for an employee to file constructive dismissal claims. What this …
Fixed Term Contracts: Include or not a termination clause
Often, the most cost effective way to fulfill a temporary business need is to hire an individual on a fixed term contract. However, what may not be known to most …
Protecting yourself from being dismissed
Securing your employment is something every employee wants and it is reasonable for an employee to want protection from being dismissed. In the worst case scenario, employees want to know, …