employment law

July 31, 2013

Severance Packages and “Clawback” Provisions

In wrongful dismissal situations, many employers provide dismissed employees with severance packages that consist of a salary continuation.  Of course employees would usually prefer to be […]
September 1, 2013

Choosing the Right Employment Lawyer

If you have been wrongfully dismissed, given a severance package or handed a new employment contract, you will probably want to consult with an employment lawyer.  […]
September 20, 2013

Sabbath Observance and Workplace Discrimination: Ontario HR Tribunal Awards $4,000.

Can an employer discriminate against Sabbath observers in the course of interviews for employment in Ontario?  If not, what kinds of penalties can employers face when […]
October 1, 2013

Does State Immunity trump Wrongful Dismissal claims?

When does state immunity apply in an employment law context?  Can a Canadian worker at a foreign embassy or consulate, located in Canada, bring a claim […]