In a blow to employers, our nation’s highest court ruled that an employee is entitled to compensation under a Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).
The Ontario Court of Appeal in Bois v. MD Physician Services Inc., recently denied entitlement to a bonus payout to an employee who quit his job. The Court found that the language of the bonus plan did not violate the Employment Standards A ...
The Ontario Court of Appeal in Singer v. Nordstrong Equipment Ltd., recently confirmed that an employer may not deny payment of a bonus during the notice period unless the company’s policy of not paying the bonus is clearly expressed.
In Paquette v. TeraGo Networks Inc., the Ontario Court of Appeal held that notional bonus entitlements will be part of compensation in lieu of reasonable notice unless a contract unambiguously provides otherwise.
In Paquette v. TeraGo Networks Inc., the dismissed employee and his former employer could not agree on a severance package. The employee brought a summary judgment motion to determine the period of reasonable notice and damages.
Some employers wonder if they can force employees to take their vacations at slower times rather than risk being short-staffed during busier periods.
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice finds another termination clause unenforceable and invalid as it violates the Canada Labour Code.
Finally, you get a job offer! But before you accept and sign anything, it is important to get an employment contract review from an employment lawyer first.