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Wrongful Termination
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Achkar Law Blog
Wrongful Dismissal Lawyers: How to Choose the Right Legal Representation
Losing a job can be a stressful experience, particularly if the termination was unfair or unlawful. Employees who believe they were wrongfully dismissed may have legal options to seek compensation.…
Employment Law Worldview
Dismissal by accident – the serious point in a comedy of errors (UK)
In 2020, Ms Korpysa was told that because of the COVID lockdown, her workplace would be closing. She thought that meant that she was being dismissed, and asked her employer,…
Agha Law blog
How Much Severance Are You Owed After 6 Years in Ontario?
By Faisal Agha
Being suddenly terminated after six years with your employer can feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you. Whether you saw it coming or not, getting fired…
Stacey R. Ball Blog
Adequate Mitigation of Efforts in a Wrongful Dismissal Case: Maximenko v. Zim
The case of Maximenko v. Zim, 2024 ONSC 5540, helpfully illustrates some of the nitty-gritty details of... The post Adequate Mitigation of Efforts in a Wrongful Dismissal Case: Maximenko v.…
ContractsProf Blog
District Court Finds White House Cannot Fire Independent Counsel by Executive Order
On Saturday, we posted a brief note that a District Court in California found that the Federal Office of Personnel Management had no authority to fire federal workers in other…
Women's Rights NY
Can You Be Forced Into Retirement? Your Rights as an Older Worker
Wrongful Termination Age Discrimination Lawyer: Understanding Your Rights as an Older Worker Aging should not be a barrier to continued employment. Yet, many older workers face undue pressure to retire…
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Can I Terminate an Employee for Underperforming?
Underperformance can be a big issue for employers, especially in smaller organizations where every employee’s contribution matters. There can be serious costs to the business. Before you terminate someone, you…
Global Workplace Insider
Respect et inclusion en milieu de travail : quand des comportements inappropriés mènent au congédiement
Dans une décision récente[1], le Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT) a rejeté la plainte d’un salarié (le Plaignant) pour congédiement sans cause juste et suffisante, confirmant que son congédiement était…
Achkar Law Blog
Crucial Times When Not to Sign a Severance Agreement
When offered a severance agreement in Ontario, it is critical to understand what to look for before signing it. Severance agreements often carry legal and financial implications that can affect…
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Common Law Notice Periods for Short-Service “Executives”: Trends from 2023-2025
Determining appropriate common law notice periods for short-service employees remains one of the most debated topics in Ontario employment law. This is especially so when those employees are senior-ranking employees…