In Toronto, where business thrives and industries flourish, the legal landscape governing the relationship between employers and employees comprises a complex web of laws. Successfully navigating the landscape of employment and labour laws is crucial for many professionals, from human resources experts to legal practitioners. These laws ensure that workplaces uphold legal standards, making it […]
Employers in Canada are not required to state the reasons when firing employees. Is that the end of the story? No. The law grants them the right to terminate staff without warning or explanation as long as terminated employees are appropriately compensated. Generally, termination falls within two categories: termination without cause and termination for cause. […]
The cuts include 4,000 positions at its primary Telus business and 2,000 at Telus International, offering early retirement and voluntary departure packages. The decision is influenced by changing regulatory, competitive, and macroeconomic factors. The company has recently undergone layoffs as part of cost-cutting efforts. In August 2023, approximately 6,000 jobs were eliminated to enhance competitiveness. […]
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 […]
Despite a Bank of Canada survey that indicates most businesses are looking to grow headcount over the next 12 months, many workers are fearful that a looming recession will lead to job losses. So, what should you do if you’ve just been let go and offered a severance package? Matthew Fisher, partner at Lecker & […]
The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently confirmed that when considering the bleak economic environment, a short-term employee must receive a relatively long notice when terminated without cause at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The court dismissed the appeal brought by The New Zealand and Australian Lamb Company Limited, a grass-fed, free-range lamb producer, […]