Seek Legal Advice to Maximize Severance Package
Terminated employees could be shortchanging themselves if they accept a severance offer without seeking legal advice, Toronto employment lawyer Bram Lecker tells AdvocateDaily.com.
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Be Wary When Signing Termination Clauses
Bram Lecker discusses termination clauses with Advocate Daily. Employment law vacillates between employer and employee. Termination clauses are a real battleground right now.
Bankruptcy Muddies the Waters
Bram Lecker discusses Bankruptcy And Severance with Advocate Daily | This article was authored by and originally appeared on Advocate Daily. It is republished here with their permission. Bankruptcy Muddies The Waters For Employees Seeking Severance Employees could be substantially out of pocket if their employer goes bankrupt, says Toronto employment lawyer Bram Lecker.Under the Employment Standards Act, there are […]
The Legal Gap Between Temporary & Full-Time Workers
Bram Lecker discussed the legal gap between part-time and full-time workers with Advocate Daily. “I think the aim of the legislation was to remedy some of the loopholes that employers have used to avoid recognizing the full rights of temporary workers.”
Unpaid summer internships
Employers who plan to use unpaid summer interns should tread carefully. Generally, anyone who is not self-employed and carries out work for another person, company or organization is considered an employee and entitled to the provisions of Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA), such as the minimum wage and severance pay.
Sears Case Reveals ‘black hole’ in employment law
Sears Canada’s denial of severance pay to 2,900 laid-off workers while under creditor protection highlights a “black hole” in Canadian employment law, says Toronto employment lawyer Bram Lecker.