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The Mistake of Terminating Employment at Christmas Time
Being a Scrooge can increase legal liability for employers – don’t be a bah humbug For Canadian employers - or American companies or organizations operating north of the border - terminating employees is always a delicate process, but doing so during the holiday...
ZFL in the News: Expectations in the Era of Hybrid Work
Recently, Zubas Flett Liberatore Law Lawyer, Ashna Gakhar, was featured in an Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association’s (OMHRA) Insights post. The article, which discussed employer challenges in navigating a hybrid work model, is available to read here and...
A Restrictive Legal Environment for Restrictive Covenants
During the course of an employee’s tenure with a company, they usually gain certain skills and knowledge that makes them more valuable to the company. However, this also means that they’re valuable to other employers, increasing the risk of losing them. Employers can...
Probationary Periods and Employment Standards
Practice makes perfect? For employees in Canada, they might have to practice their job before becoming permanent – but only if the employer handles it properly. In Canada, it’s a common practice for employees to start their employment with a probationary period -...
Entitlement to Bonus at Termination
Bonuses are a great way to attract top talent and keep them by rewarding and recognizing not only their contributions to the organization, but their decision to stay with the organization. However, sometimes bonuses are owed to employees even when they don’t stay....
Effect of Inducement on Reasonable Notice Period
We’re all familiar with the idea of corporate headhunters – businesses and consultants dedicated to scouting and hunting for top talent to work for companies who hire these consultants just for that purpose. But whether they hire a third-party provider or handle...