It is well understood that when a person is wrongfully terminated from their employment, they are entitled to payment of certain damages to compensate for the losses suffered due to the harm perpetrated upon them. Such damages include compensation for reasonable notice. Assessment of appropriate reasonable notice damages includes consideration of several factors, such as […] The post Inducement in the Context of Employment appeared first on Haynes Law Firm ..read more

When someone is hired as an employee in Ontario, the rules of their employment are governed by the provincial Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). The ESA regulates many employment standards matters, including but not limited to the minimum wages to which every employee is entitled, when and how much overtime must be paid, and payment […] The post Entitlement to Vacation and Statutory Holiday Pay appeared first on Haynes Law Firm ..read more

When a person agrees to accept particular employment, the parties typically sign an employment contract reflecting the terms of the agreement at the outset of the engagement of services. Importantly, employment contracts usually include a clause indicating whether employment is intended to be ongoing, indeterminate, or subject to a fixed term. Signing a contract of […] The post The Implications of a Fixed-Term Employment Contract appeared first on Haynes Law Firm ..read more

When a person is wrongfully terminated from their employment and commences a lawsuit, the court will award what are known as ‘reasonable notice’ damages upon determining that the person was wrongfully terminated. Such damages are intended to compensate for the wrong they have suffered and to provide financial support during the notice period, during which […] The post Wrongful Termination and Calculation of Reasonable Notice Damages appeared first on Haynes Law Firm ..read more

Any person in Ontario who is an employee is subject to the Employment Standards Act 2000, which dictates the basic legal standard that must be satisfied about such employees. The ESA dictates the minimum wages that must be paid to every employee in Ontario and also includes guidance concerning payment of termination and severance monies, […] The post Manager’s Overtime Claim Denied: Employment Standards appeared first on Haynes Law Firm ..read more

Every person living and working in Ontario is entitled to be free from discrimination in the context of their housing, employment, and services, among other scenarios. Ontario’s Human Rights Code defines the bases upon which a person may complain of discrimination to include, but are not limited to, race, gender, sexual orientation, and sex. In […] The post Pregnancy Discrimination In The Workplace appeared first on Haynes Law Firm ..read more

When a person is terminated from their employment, they are generally entitled to compensation in the form of termination and severance pay. If there is no employment contract or the applicable contract is invalid, appropriate damages are typically awarded by what the court assesses as the ‘reasonable notice’ period. However, damages for wrongful termination may […] The post Mitigating Damages in Wrongful Termination: Understanding Your Obligations appeared first on Haynes Law Firm ..read more

Individuals employed in high-level positions commonly have a clause in their employment contracts governing the use of confidential information. Typically, such a clause defines what constitutes confidential information and dictates the uses that may be made of such information by the employee both during and after employment with the employer. Litigation concerning confidential information generally […] The post Confidential Information in the Context of Employment Law appeared first on Haynes Law Firm ..read more

Promotions can be a strategic tool for employee motivation, retention, and business growth. They offer employees opportunities for advancement, increased responsibilities, and higher compensation. However, the process of promoting employees can also be fraught with legal complexities. Ontario employers must navigate a variety of legal obligations when considering promotions, including those related to discrimination, human […] The post Promoting Success: A Guide to Fair & Legal Employee Promotions in Ontario appeared first on Haynes Law Firm ..read more

In employment law, there are two mechanisms by which an employer may terminate an employee’s employment for just cause or without cause. If employment is terminated without cause, the employer must pay the departing employee damages (including termination and severance pay) by the laws applicable to terminations without cause. Where employment is terminated for cause, […] The post When Does Wilful Misconduct Justify Termination of Employment? appeared first on Haynes Law Firm ..read more