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Wrongful Termination
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Achkar Law Blog
Why should I speak to a lawyer after I’ve been fired?
When an employee is dismissed, an employer has certain duties under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) in Ontario, and similar laws in other provinces. Depending on the circumstances, a…
Women's Rights NY
Do You Have a Valid Claim for Wrongful Discharge?
By Jack Tuckner
By Jack Tuckner, Esq. This is Jack Tuckner, the employment lawyer. Do you have a valid claim for wrongful discharge? Well, ask yourself these three questions for a start. Do…
Blaneys Appeals
COURT OF APPEAL SUMMARIES (JULY 11, 2022 – JULY 15, 2022)
Jump To: Table of Contents | Civil Decisions | Short Civil Decisions Good afternoon. Following are this week's summaries of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of July…
Stacey R. Ball Blog
Reinstatement or Compensation in Lieu
The presumptive remedy for unjust dismissal is reinstatement with back pay. When tackling the appropriate remedy to award, adjudicators begin with reinstatement with back pay. Depending on the facts of…
Law Times News
Court refuses to stay wrongful dismissal lawsuit despite arbitration agreement in agency contracts
As contracts fail for lack of consideration, so too does the arbitration agreement, court says
Religion Clause
Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine Bars Mississippi Courts From Adjudicating Claims Of Fired Diocese Finance Officer
In Catholic Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi v. DeLange, (MS Sup. Ct., June 16, 2022), the Mississippi Supreme Court held that the ecclesiastical abstention doctrine prevents Mississippi courts from adjudicating wrongful termination,…
Law Times News
Ont. CA strikes wrongful dismissal ruling after judge weighed factors beyond termination clause
Termination provision violated the Employment Standards Act and was therefore void
Taking Care of HR Business
How to Break Up With An Employee: 10 Tips for Avoiding Claims and Liability
As with other types of relationships, breaking up with an employee is seldom easy. And employee terminations result in more lawsuits than any other employment action. Employers should keep the…
Blaneys Appeals
COURT OF APPEAL SUMMARIES (JUNE 6, 2022 – JUNE 10, 2022)
Jump To: Table of Contents | Civil Decisions | Short Civil Decisions Good evening. Following are this week's summaries of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of June…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
Dismissed wrongfully in Ontario? Here are the things you should do
First, don't panic and don't sign anything: employment lawyer Stuart Rudner