Helpful guidance for employers: when properly drafted, unambiguous termination clauses prevent costly common law notice claims.
Read More...The Dufault v. Ignace (Township) case is yet another warning to employers that ESA compliance is not optional.
The law will continue to favour employee protection when termination clauses are in question and not in compliance with the ESA.
The OCA upheld a $1.8 million award to a retired Vice President for unpaid vacation, deferred bonuses, and unvested stock options.
A stark reminder that severance obligations under employment contracts must be respected. Failing to do so breaches contractual duties.
An employee’s political activity—intentional or not—on company devices could expose your organization to legal liability.
Employers can protect themselves from significant liability by limiting termination entitlements to ESA minimums.
Canadian HR Reporter published an article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, July 2024: “Navigating deadlines to appeal in Ontario”.