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Demystifying Civil Litigation
Six Common Misconceptions About Starting a Lawsuit The thought of filing a lawsuit can be daunting for many potential litigants. However, not all disputes can be resolved with a simple phone call or letter. When parties are unable to settle their differences on their...
Maximizing your Compensation in 2025
Five Tips from an Employment Lawyer to the Salary-Capped and Frustrated Employee on how to Maximize your Compensation in 2025 As you set goals and resolutions for 2025, are you feeling stifled by a lack of pay increase? In my public sector career prior to law,...
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 -...