Supreme Court of Canada Awards Bonus Payout to Fired Employees An employee dismissed without cause is generally entitled to non-discretionary bonuses during the notice period. This is based on the concept of common law damages to put the employee back in the position...
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....
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...
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...
Recently, Zubas + Associates Lawyer, Dan Hassell, was published in Canadian Lawyer Magazine. The opinion piece, which discussed the ONCA employment decision in Waksdale and its impact on termination provisions, is available to read on the Canadian Lawyer Magazine...
Recently, Zubas + Associates Lawyer, Ted Flett, was published in Canadian Employment Law Today. The opinion piece, which discussed tips for HR professionals preparing for a phone call with a lawyer, is available to read on the CELT website here, by pdf here and below....
