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Comment on I was terminated without cause. What is the difference between common law reasonable notice and termination and severance pay under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act? by Renew or Regret: Why an Employment Contract Review Could Save Thousands - Hum Law Firm - Employment Lawyers Toronto

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:35:52 +0000

[…] No termination clause is evergreen. The law is constantly changing, and when a termination clause is found to breach the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), the result is simple: it is unenforceable. That means the employee receives common law reasonable notice, which is often at least four times the statutory minimum under the ESA. […]

Comment on Whistleblowing and Corporate Integrity: The Role of Reporting Unethical Conduct in Safeguarding Corporate Governance by Coldplay cheating scandal: How Should Employers Handle Office Romance? - Hum Law Firm - Employment Lawyers Toronto

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:10:03 +0000

[…] through all of the satire and unfortunate public statements, it reminded many of last year’s abrupt termination of RBC’s CFO following an internal probe into her undisclosed personal […]

Comment on Put on temporary layoff due to tariffs? Here’s why you should act now by The Ripple Effect of Tariffs: A Guide for Ontario’s Auto Industry Workers - Hum Law Firm - Employment Lawyers Toronto

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:14:23 +0000

[…] of Layoff: The Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) specifies maximum durations for temporary layoffs. Exceeding these durations without proper recall may result in the layoff […]

Comment on I was terminated without cause. What is the difference between common law reasonable notice and termination and severance pay under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act? by My Employer Just Gave Me a New Employment Contract - Do I Have to I Sign It Right Away? - Hum Law Firm - Employment Lawyers Toronto

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:47:07 +0000

[…] if the clause is unenforceable—you are entitled to common law reasonable notice, often significantly more generous than ESA minimums. Understanding this distinction is critical, as it can substantially impact your financial security […]

Comment on What is “fresh consideration” and why you should maintain a healthy skepticism about signing new employment contracts by My Employer Just Gave Me a New Employment Contract - Do I Have to I Sign It Right Away? - Hum Law Firm - Employment Lawyers Toronto

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:42:19 +0000

[…] replacing your previous agreement. Legally, for a new contract or its terms to be enforceable, “fresh consideration” – something new of value, such as a promotion with a raise, or a bonus for signing this contract, […]

Comment on Put on temporary layoff due to tariffs? Here’s why you should act now by Can Tariffs Lead to Wrongful Termination Claims? - Hum Law Firm - Employment Lawyers Toronto

Wed, 28 May 2025 13:39:03 +0000

[…] Under most circumstances, employers do not have the right to layoff employees, unless explicitly stated in the employment contract. […]

Comment on Review employment contracts regularly or risk incurring extra costs by Dufault updates: CA dismisses appeal, employer seeks leave to appeal, and confirmation of Dufault approach in Baker - Hum Law Firm - Employment Lawyers Toronto

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:02:43 +0000

[…] highlighted the decision in the Dufault case when it first came out, one of the most significant from February 2024. There have been a few […]

Comment on I have been laid off or on IDEL (unpaid leave) since the initial wave of COVID-19 in March 2020. What should I do next? by Put on temporary layoff due to tariffs? Here’s why you should act now - Hum Law Firm - Employment Lawyers Toronto

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:24:11 +0000

[…] is also worth noting that the longer you remain on layoff without objection, the stronger your employer’s argument becomes that you accepted the layoff as a condition of your […]

Comment on What is “fresh consideration” and why you should maintain a healthy skepticism about signing new employment contracts by Navigating the Changing Workplace in 2025: Top Employment Law Developments From 2024 Explained - Hum Law Firm - Employment Lawyers Toronto

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:08:05 +0000

[…] revising or drafting new employment contracts, 2024 case law underscores the importance of fresh consideration – especially when it comes to termination and settlement […]

Comment on Ontario Electronic Monitoring Policy Due by October 11, 2022 by Navigating the Legal Landscape of Remote Work: A Guide for Ontario Employers - Hum Law Firm - Employment Lawyers Toronto

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:18:53 +0000

[…] Policy on Electronic Monitoring: Similarly, employers with 25 or more employees must have a written policy on electronic monitoring. This policy should clarify whether and how the employer electronically monitors employees and how the collected information may be used. Employers must provide this policy to employees and update it within specified timeframes. This requirement aims to ensure transparency regarding electronic monitoring practices but does not establish new privacy rights for employees. […]