Pregnancy and rental Leave Ontario
Expecting a child can be an extremely exciting and important time in any person’s life. Many parents will feel the excitement in the air as they prepare for the arrival of a new baby, and
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What Happens When An Employee is Demoted?
Demotion And Changes To Compensation
The relationship between an employer and employee is governed by an employment agreement. An employment agreement is a contract that outlines the terms and conditions of the employment relationship between the employee and employer.…
Why should I not get a new job right after being let go?
Being let go is never easy, and it can be a huge blow to your confidence. Especially if you had been counting on that job for income, a social circle, and other major aspects of your life. Their first thought…
What happens when employees want to work remotely because they moved?
When COVID-19 hit in early 2020, many people were given the opportunity to transition their work online. Since many people no longer needed to report to an office. But the option to work remotely in different locations began to arise.…
Severance pay for C-suite employees and executives
Severance pay for C-suite employees and executives
Severance pay is a big deal. For employees who are let go without cause. The amount of severance pay can mean the difference between being comfortable between jobs and feeling the pressure…
Keeping Employment Agreements Up to Date
Employment agreements can determine a lot about the relationship between an employer and an employee. Different clauses can enforce terms, determine salaries, control the situations around termination, and so much more. However, what many people may not realize is that…
What qualifies as constructive dismissal?
Most job contracts, if they have no definite end date, can be terminate at any point by the employer, provide that one of two things is given to the employee: reasonable notice, or payment in lieu of reasonable notice.
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Why You Should Submit Human Resources Complaints in Writing
Submitting a complaint to Human Resources (HR) typically comes after someone has experienced a situation in the workplace that has made them feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or unhappy in their environment.
It can take a lot of courage and drive…
Can an Employer Prevent an Employee from Discussing Wages?
At some point in their employment, many employees have felt that they should not be discussing what they earn from their jobs. Many people may feel that it’s an unspoken rule or a courtesy to their employers not to speak…
Dismissal Without Cause in Ontario
There are two types of dismissals (otherwise known as terminations, lay-offs, firings, etc) that can happen in a workplace: dismissals with cause, and dismissals without cause.
Most dismissals from the workplace are dismissals without cause. Employment contracts can terminate…