It is a commonplace for employers to include restrictive covenants in employment contracts in order to try and protect their business from future competition should the employee. Restrictive covenants are non-competition and non-solicitation clauses. These types of...
When someone is hired, there is an agreement between the employer and the employee. This agreement sets out the terms and conditions of employment. In simple terms, it outlines the services the employee will provide the employer, and the compensation the employee will...
As the worst of the Pandemic moves further into our rearview mirror, more employers are asking their employees to return to the office either five days a week or in a hybrid model. Who Can Work Remotely? Not all employees are capable of working from home. It will...
Employees terminated after being employed for a short period of time commonly believe they are entitled to a small severance package. However, this is not always the case. Under common law, individuals who are terminated without cause must be given reasonable notice...
A common issue terminated employees have is that they may have left their employer for a period of time and then rejoined at a later date. It is very important to determine if there has been a break in service as this could drastically change termination entitlements...
