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October 6, 2014

Published online in Canadian Employment Law Today Sept. 2014 – Kimball v. Windsor Raceway Inc. – Employee planning on retiring may not be looking to mitigate damages from dismissal by looking for work.

Retirement Plans May Impact on Termination Entitlements

September 9, 2014

Kimball v. Windsor Raceway Inc. -- What happens to an employee’s entitlement to notice in the event that the employee plans to retire and does not i Read More...

Partnership Agreements likely not covered by the Human Rights Code

July 29, 2014

Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce Newsletter, Summer 2014 - McCormick v Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP - "Partnership Agreements likely not co Read More...

Early Retirement? Think Again

July 2, 2013

Freedom 55 from a different perspective: As the population ages, more and more employees are continuing to work well past the typical retirement age.

Employee’s Right to Retire During Termination Notice Period
November 17, 2010
An employee receives notice from his employer that his employment will be ending. Before the termination date, the employee hands in his retirement no Read More...

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Retirement plans may impact notice entitlements

Retirement Plans May Impact on Termination Entitlements

Partnership Agreements likely not covered by the Human Rights Code

Early Retirement? Think Again

Employee’s Right to Retire During Termination Notice Period