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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...
ZFL Law in the News: Employee Culture and Retention
Recently, Zubas Flett Liberatore Law Lawyer, Jordan Bailey, was featured in an Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association’s (OMHRA) Insights post. The article, which discussed workplace culture and employee retention, is available to read here and below. Culture...
Off-Duty Misconduct – Navigating the Blurred Lines
Off-Duty Misconduct: Navigating the Blurred Lines Between Personal and Professional Conduct In today’s interconnected world, what happens outside the workplace doesn’t always stay there. Off-duty misconduct—when an employee’s actions outside work hours affect the...
Duty to Investigate Complaints
For US employers opening up for business in Canada, the legal obligations they have towards employees may seem daunting to figure out. There are many things to consider, but a common theme through much of it is the aim of protecting workers. And that means employers...
Constructive Dismissal: Hastily Implemented Change can be Risky
Employers operating in Canada can discover fairly quickly that there’s a high bar to justify firing an employee for just cause. And without just cause, employees are entitled to reasonable notice of dismissal – or pay in lieu – that can be surprisingly large for...