Non-Compete Clauses
Did you know that non-compete clauses are illegal in Ontario?
Even before recent legislation deemed these agreements illegal, non-competes were rarely enforceable in practice. Here are two key reasons why:
🔹 Non-compete agreements restrict individuals from pursuing their chosen industry or career path which is neither desirable nor beneficial. This can be especially discouraging for...
Statutory Notice vs Common Law Notice
Knowing your entitlements upon termination comes down to understanding the difference between statutory notice and common law notice.
How to Know You Should Contact an Employment Lawyer
Consider this: Your employer sits you down and hands you a termination letter. You’ve been fired. While you’re still processing the initial impact of job loss, they ask you to sign a release to receive the termination amounts outlined in the letter.
A release section is the most obvious indicator that it’s time to contact a lawyer.
Here’s why:
Releases are not enforceable...
Bank of Canada Rates and Unemployment
After historic rate highs, within two years of the first reduction, Bank of Canada rates have then fallen sharply and unemployment has risen significantly. Will this happen in Canada again?
Understanding Terminations in Ontario
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In this video, we discuss the complexities of terminations in Ontario. We cover: different types of dismissal, statutory notice vs common law notice, the impacts of the economy on employment, and when you should call a lawyer.
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How Employers can Ensure a Smooth Termination (and Avoid Claims for Damages)
In Ontario, the manner of termination can be compensable where it causes the departing employee injury beyond the normal hurt feelings associated with the loss of employment.
What Happens to Bonuses Earned But Not Paid After Termination?
Bonuses that are earned but unpaid are routinely overlooked. “Active employment” exclusions and the like are commonly struck down by Courts in Ontario which are alive to the potential for mischief in industries where the bonus compensation can be equal to or greater than the annual salary.
Commissions and Calculating Termination Pay
In Ontario, your termination pay is calculated by reference to your earnings at the time of termination. Courts will almost always start with an analysis of bonuses and commissions paid over the preceding three years of employment and so should employers.
Understanding Your Entitlements
When understanding your severance entitlements, make sure you’re accounting for these often-overlooked considerations