Are Employees Entitled to Bonuses When They are Terminated?
October 4, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
In the normal course of employment, many employees receive bonuses, whether seasonal or in response to company success, on top… Read More
Am I entitled to severance pay?
November 26, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
If you were “let go” from your employment, you may be entitled to severance pay. In this article, we… Read More
Court: Employer’s Global Payroll Relevant in Determining Severance Pay
July 16, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Determining the amount of severance pay to which an employee is entitled is no easy matter. Courts must consider… Read More
A Simple Mistake Costs an Employer Over $100,000
December 24, 2020 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
One of the most common types of employment actions is the wrongful dismissal suit. Employers facing these claims often… Read More
Employment Considerations During the Sale of a Business
January 31, 2020 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
A recent Ontario Superior Court decision has spoken to the… Read More
When is a Deal a Deal?
August 30, 2019 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
The fundamentals of contract law require that both parties have agreed to the substantive terms of the bargain. This basic… Read More
Fired Before Starting Work
May 3, 2019 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
It may seem odd that an employee who has yet to start work is owed a severance sum. This, however,… Read More
When is 2.5 Million 2.5 Million?
March 28, 2019 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
The Ontario Employment Standards Act mandates severance pay after five years of service upon employers with a payroll of $2.5… Read More
Damages for Lost Stock Options on Termination
February 15, 2018 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Stock Options The right to receive and exercise stock options can be important considerations in an employment agreement. It is… Read More