What Should Employers Do in the Event of a Mass Termination?
January 30, 2023 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
In Ontario, a mass termination occurs when 50 or more employees are terminated at an employer’s establishment within a… Read More
Is a Secondment Agreement an Employment Agreement?
January 25, 2023 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Sometimes an employer seconds an employee to work for a period of time for another organization (the host). This arrangement… Read More
The Consequences of Employee Misclassification
January 16, 2023 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Employees are entitled to the benefit of employment standards set out in legislation, however, independent contractors are not. As a… Read More
Calculating Reasonable Notice in the Event of Employer Bankruptcy
January 9, 2023 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
When an employee is terminated without cause, they are entitled to reasonable notice. As we have mentioned before,… Read More
Bill 124 limiting public sector wage increases struck down
December 20, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
It has been a busy time in Ontario for controversial labour legislation. Following the government’s decision to repeal contentious… Read More
Constructive Dismissal, Termination for Cause or Resignation?
December 12, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Many legal concepts in employment law appear distinct and separate, such as constructive dismissal, termination for cause and… Read More
Do you need to apply to lower-paying positions to mitigate damages?
December 6, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Following termination, employees have a duty to attempt to secure alternative employment in order to mitigate the losses… Read More
Can Employees be Required to Attend Medical Examinations?
December 1, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Legislation requires employers not to discriminate against employees on a range of listed grounds, including disability. As part of… Read More
Can Employees go on Strike in Ontario?
November 21, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Collective bargaining is the negotiation process between a union and an employer to reach a collective agreement. Going on… Read More
Don’t Stay Incognito – Remedies are Available for Sexual Harassment
November 14, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Reports of sexual harassment in an employment environment have become far too common. Unnecessary physical contact, sexual jokes… Read More