Employment Contract Archives

“Terminate in “Sole Discretion””? – ESA Compliance Critical
February 29, 2024
The case of Dufault v. The Corporation of the Township of Ignace casts a spotlight on the criticality of ESA compliance when drafting employment contr Read More...

Employee Data Theft – What are your legal remedies?
February 27, 2023
Employee Data Theft: it is challenging to protect data from employees intent on stealing it for their use or causing harm to the company.

What is “Quiet Quitting”?
January 30, 2023
The term “quiet quitting” has emerged on news sites, social media platforms, podcasts, talk shows, and the like. But how does it impact the workpl Read More...

Unpaid Leave of Absence Due to Refusal to Vaccinate – Constructive Dismissal?
December 16, 2022
A question many have raised is whether or not putting unvaccinated employees on an unpaid leave constituted constructive dismissal.

Termination Clause Invalid Due to Faulty Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Clauses
October 3, 2022
The wording in other sections of an employment agreement or hiring letter can invalidate a termination clause that is otherwise valid.

What is Constructive Dismissal?
September 28, 2022
Constructive dismissal is when there has been a unilateral and fundamental change to the workplace that is not condoned by the employee.

Can an Employer Change an Employee’s Work Schedule?
August 16, 2022
Having a work schedule suddenly changed by an employer can be inconvenient and even frustrating to an employee.

Hiring Seasonal Workers: What Employers Need to Know
May 17, 2022
Some Canadian employers are planning for a busy summer and may look to hire seasonal employees even if they need to do layoffs in the future.

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