Comments 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. […]

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 […]

By: Executive Compensation in Wrongful Termination Cases: Is Everything Negotiable, Including Contractual Benefits? - Hum Law Firm - Employment Lawyers Toronto

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:06:55 +0000

[…] common law reasonable notice. However, you might be entitled to significantly less if there is an enforceable employment agreement that limits your entitlements to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). The ESA […]