At common law, employers do not have a duty to investigate allegations of misconduct prior to dismissing an employee. However, having no duty to conduct investigations at common law does not necessarily mean that courts do not want to see those investigations taking...
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Canadian government introduced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The goal was to provide financial support to employed and self-employed Canadians directly affected by the pandemic. Eligibility required, among...
Termination vs. Layoff Terminations and layoffs are not the same concept in law. While many people may use these terms interchangeably, there is a difference, and now our wrongful dismissal lawyer Toronto will explain it. A termination ends the relationship between an...
Recently, a number of Canadian politicians and high-profile officials at the corporations either had to step down from their office or were terminated by their employers, because they flouted the public health safety protocols by taking a vacation abroad during the...
9 Most Popular FAQ about Wrongful Dismissal 1. Does my written employment contract encompass all my rights? In Ontario, all employment relationships are contractual, but a written contract is not required. There does not even need to be a verbal agreement; when the...
