Can Employers Extend Probation Without Employee Consent?
Employers in Canada sometimes consider extending a probationary period when an employee needs additional time to demonstrate the skills, reliability, or performance required for a position. However, whether an employer can extend probation without employee consent depends on the employment…
Can Termination Conduct Violate Good Faith and Fair Dealing?
Termination conduct can potentially violate Good Faith and Fair Dealing when an employer’s actions breach recognized contractual duties of honesty or otherwise conflict with applicable employment law. In Canada, ending an employment relationship and the manner in which that relationship…
When Should an Employee Seek Advice About Severance Pay?
An employee should consider obtaining legal advice about Severance Pay as soon as an employer presents a termination package, especially when the employee is asked to sign a release. In Ontario, statutory severance and termination pay are separate entitlements with…
Can an unlawful dismissal involve unpaid benefits?
When an employment relationship ends, employees may be entitled to more than wages earned before their final working day. Depending on the circumstances, compensation can include vacation pay, bonuses, commissions, health coverage, pension contributions, or other employment-related benefits. If an…
Disability Discrimination at Work in Ontario: When Should You Speak to an Employment Lawyer?
When an employee discloses a medical condition or disability at work and requests accommodation, they may expect the process to focus on finding a practical way to continue working. But what happens when workplace treatment seems to change after the…