Always Consider Possible Erosion of the Substratum
May 10, 2023 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
We have previously written about problems employers may face when relying on certain types of termination provisions in… Read More
How to Determine Whether an Employee Has Resigned
April 24, 2023 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
If an employee resigns from their employment, they voluntarily leave their position. In contrast, if an employee is terminated… Read More
Common Law Reasonable Notice and Exceptional Circumstances
April 10, 2023 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Employees are entitled to reasonable notice when they are terminated without cause. As mentioned in a previous article,… Read More
Canadian Parliament Outlaws Agreements Between Employers to Fix Wages or Not Hire Employees
March 20, 2023 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Competition law is not always directly associated with the legal obligations that apply to employers. Often, when thinking about the… Read More
What Should Employers Do in the Event of a Mass Termination?
February 1, 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
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
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
Court Offers Another Warning to Employers to Take Care When Dismissing Employees Without Cause
November 2, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
If an employer terminates an employee without cause in the wrong way, they could end up on the hook for… Read More