At the height of the pandemic, many employers switched to remote work to comply with public health guidelines. As the world restructures to a new normal, the workforce is continuously contemplating whether to bring employees back into the office. Consequently, employees are left with the question of whether they have a right to continue to […]
Employers are generally not legally required to provide warnings before terminating employees without cause. They can terminate employees without warning if they provide the appropriate notice or severance pay. Termination of employment without providing notice of dismissal, an inadequate amount of notice or payment in lieu of notice is considered a wrongful termination. Termination […]
Employment termination in Canada is regulated at the federal level by the Canada Labour Code (CLC) and in Ontario by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). A company’s failure to comply with these laws can result in an employee’s wrongful termination and a possible lawsuit. In this article, we’ll highlight some instances that qualify as […]
Five women have filed a lawsuit against Coventry Homes, a prominent Edmonton home construction company, seeking a total of $6.2 million in damages. The women allege that the company partner, Robin Nasserdeen, engaged in sexual misconduct, creating a toxic work environment where employees faced harassment and workplace safety concerns were ignored. The claims accuse Coventry […]
Bram Lecker, Principal at Lecker & Associates, was drawn to employment law after witnessing his father’s unethical treatment. Lecker’s passion to rectify this injustice is what led him to dedicate his life to advocating for vulnerable employees and becoming one of the most experienced employment lawyers in Toronto. “Your relationship with your employer will be one […]
Are you starting a new job or facing conflict within the workplace and need to seek legal advice? A Toronto employment lawyer can provide expert legal advice and protect your workplace rights. Our employment lawyers are legal professionals who represent employees involved in work-related disputes. Acquiring legal counsel is one of the best decisions you […]
The rise in pandemic shopping during lockdown lead to a massive increase in Shopify’s workforce. With the COVID-19 pandemic largely under control and Canadians returning to relatively normal life, online shopping is seeing a drastic cut. On Thursday May 4, 2023, Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke is dismissing over 2000 employees in a second round of layoffs. […]
Losing a job is a stressful and emotional experience, especially when it comes unexpectedly and without a proper reason. If you believe you were fired without just cause, you may have a legal claim for wrongful dismissal. It is crucial to seek guidance from an experienced Toronto employment lawyer to navigate the complexity of employment […]
Employee resignation is one of several ways that an employment relationship can come to an end. While employers may have fewer legal obligations when an employee resigns than when an employee is terminated, it is still important for employers to observe certain best practices when they receive an employee’s letter of resignation. A recent article […]
At this time of the year everyone is imbibed with that holiday spirit, everyone, that is, except large corporate employers. Like the Grinch that stole Christmas, since my recent memory, employers have always chosen the 6 weeks before the end of December to send out a tidal wave of those pink slips, more than any […]