How Do Courts Assess Good Faith and Fair Dealing?
Courts assess Good Faith and Fair Dealing by examining the actual circumstances of an employment relationship rather than applying a single formula to every dispute. Canadian courts have recognized a duty of honest contractual performance, requiring parties to meet a minimum…
How Does Severance Pay Differ From Common-Law Damages?
Employees in Ontario may encounter several forms of compensation after their employment ends, but Severance Pay and common-law damages are not interchangeable. Severance is a statutory entitlement governed primarily by Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000, while common-law damages generally arise…
What records should I keep after unlawful dismissal?
An employer can apologize after an unlawful dismissal, and an apology may be an important step toward acknowledging the impact of an improper termination. However, saying sorry does not necessarily resolve the employee’s legal rights or eliminate potential compensation claims….
Considering HTW Law for an Employment Contract Review? A Guide for Ontario Employees
A new job offer is usually something to celebrate. However, before accepting the position and signing the employment agreement, employees should take time to understand the legal terms included in the contract. Salary and benefits may be the first things…
Can employees negotiate Bardal factors reasonable notice calculation?
Many employees wonder whether they can negotiate the Bardal factors reasonable notice calculation after being dismissed from their jobs. In many situations, the answer is yes. Reasonable notice is often open to discussion because every wrongful dismissal case depends on…