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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....
Zubas + Associates in the news “The Non-Linear Career Path”
Recently, Zubas Flett Law Lawyer, Ted Flett, was published in Keeping Tabs. The opinion piece, which discussed Ted’s non-linear career path, is available to read on the Advocate’s website here, by pdf and below. The Non-Linear Career Path In the spring of 2017, days...
What Should Employees look for in an Employment Contract?
Eight Pitfalls to be Aware of Before Signing an Agreement So, you’ve come through rounds of gruelling interviews and reference checks and have received an offer of employment. Or maybe, just a friendly casual conversation. The start of a new job frequently starts with...