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Wrongful Termination
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Religion Clause
Children’s Minister May Not Sue Church for Wrongful Discharge
In Elmore v. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, (WV App, May 27, 2026), a West Virginia state appellate court affirmed the dismissal of a suit by the former Children’s Minister at Mount…
Achkar Law Blog
please catchy title too please 5:06 PM Firing an Employee in Ontario: What You Owe, What Can Go Wrong, and How to Get It Right
Firing an Employee in Ontario: What Employers Must Do to Avoid Wrongful Dismissal Liability *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; } body { font-family: 'Montserrat', Arial,…
Rudner Law Blog
Failure to Attend Court Leads to Large Payday for Employees
When a defendant is served with a Statement of Claim, they cannot simply put it aside and hope for the best. Failing to respond can result in the defendant being…
Canadian Labour and Employment Law
When Averaging Is Not Enough: Ontario Court Rejects Three-Year Bonus Average in Favour of a Comparator Approach
By Ajanthana Anandarajah, Matthew De Lio
Special thanks to our articling student Rana Aly for contributing to this update. Key Takeaways Employers often assume that bonus damages in a wrongful dismissal claim will be calculated by…
Achkar Law Blog
Was Your Termination Actually Legal? Employees Have More Rights Than They Think.
If you’ve been fired and something doesn’t feel right, trust that instinct.Many employees in Ontario are told their termination is “normal” or “legal.” It often isn’t.You may be entitled to:significantly more…
Achkar Law Blog
You’ve Been Terminated Without Cause. Now What?
Termination without cause is one of the most common ways employment ends in Ontario.Yes, an employer can fire an employee without cause.But they must provide proper notice, pay in lieu…
SDNY Blog
Judge Furman: New Practice Of “Article II” Firings Can Be Challenged In Federal Court Instead Of Before MSRB
In an opinion yesterday, Judge Furman allowed former AUSA Maurene Comey to pursue her wrongful termination claims in federal court, denying DOJ’s argument that the claim belonged exclusively before the…
Rudner Law Blog
Mitigation: Case Law Update
By David Gelles
The duty to mitigate requires an employee who has been wrongfully dismissed to make reasonable efforts to mitigate their damages (i.e.: lost employment income) by finding comparable employment. The key…
Achkar Law Blog
Wrongful Dismissal in Ontario: What to Do If Your Severance Offer Isn’t Fair
What Is Wrongful Dismissal in Ontario?Wrongful dismissal occurs when an employer terminates an employee without providing proper notice or compensation.In Ontario, employers are allowed to terminate employees without cause, but…
Achkar Law Blog
B.C. Court Upholds 16-Week Termination Clause Despite 9 Years of Service: Key Lessons for Employers
Can long-term service or gradual promotions invalidate an employment contract? A recent British Columbia Supreme Court decision says no, not when the contract anticipates change.In LaPlume v. AAA Internet Publishing…