We see it frequently: an employee told to stay home with little or no pay, told it is temporary, told to wait. Many assume they have no choice. But employers invoke temporary layoffs with a confidence that often is not backed by law. Misunderstanding what a layoff...
The Impact of Gaps in Service on the Notice Period Employment relationships are sometimes interrupted when an employee leaves an employer only to return months or years later. In our practice, a question that arises regularly, and perhaps more frequently than one...
Daniel Hassell of ZFL Law was recently quoted in a case comment in Canadian HR Reporter. The article, which discussed the risks of having an overly broad termination clause and establishing a probationary period, is available to read here and below. ‘The whole concept...
Tim Heneghan – Senior Associate Zubas Flett Liberatore Law is proud to announce the promotion of Tim Heneghan to the position of Senior Associate. Since joining the Firm, Tim has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to client-centred advocacy, building a...
A constant source of confusion for clients who have lost their jobs are the questions of how to approach their job search and how accepting a new job will impact their separation package. The answer to these questions are multifaceted. First, let’s provide some...
Recent Court decision shifts interpretation of employment contract in favour of employer In a recent case, a Senior Product Manager was dismissed from his employment shortly before his restricted stock units (“RSUs”)¹ were scheduled to vest (ie when the conditions of...
