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Zubas Flett Law in the News: Ted Flett Speaks to CBC News re: Mandatory Workplace COVID Vaccination Policies
Today, Zubas Flett Law Lawyer, Ted Flett, spoke with Aarti Pole of CBC News about mandatory workplace vaccination policies and their impact on employers and employees. Click here or on the video below to view the newscast. Read the full transcript below Aarti Pole:...
Courts Deliver a Covid Bump: Employees Benefit from a Boost to Reasonable Notice Period for Wrongful Dismissals during Pandemic
After much speculation by employment lawyers, early wrongful dismissal decisions are starting to come out addressing the Court’s view on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for non-unionized employees notice periods. The most recent case on the topic is Kraft v....
Pregnancy a Factor in Measuring Reasonable Notice Period of Termination of Employment
Impact of Pregnancy on the Reasonable Notice Period Wrongfully dismissed employees are generally entitled to damages for lost earnings and benefits arising from an employer’s failure to provide reasonable notice of termination of employment. The core...
Tips to Choose an Employment Lawyer
Just Been Fired? Five Search Tips for Finding an Employment Lawyer When you’ve just been fired, choosing an employment lawyer to help assess your rights and fight for a better settlement isn’t quite like kicking the tires on a new car or trying on wedding dresses. The...
Court of Appeal Rejects Duty of Care Between Litigants
Zubas & Associates recently successfully acted for the Respondents in an important employment law and negligence case before the Ontario Court of Appeal. The appellant attempted to advance a claim in negligence based on a novel duty of care. In addressing the...
Deadlines for Human Rights Applications and Responses
Time is of the essence in addressing matters of human rights. Initiating and responding to applications to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “HRTO” or the “Tribunal”) can be a daunting process for applicants and respondents, but it ought to be done swiftly....