Common Misconceptions in Wrongful Dismissals There is a common misconception that wrongfully-dismissed employees are entitled to a full severance package immediately upon the termination of their employment. Often, that is not the case. In many situations, an employer...
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...
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...
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...
Recently, Zubas Flett Liberatore Law Lawyer, Ashna Gakhar, was quoted in a case comment by Jeffrey Smith of Canadian HR Reporter. The article, which discussed disability accommodation policies and employer obligations, is available to read here and below. When it...
Notice Pay, Termination Pay, Severance Pay – What does it all mean? In this post, we unpack the distinctions between these three concepts and explain how they are calculated for most provincially regulated, non-unionized employees. Appreciating the differences...
