by Stacey R. Ball | Sep 1, 2021 | Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General
Ideally, you would never resign from a job unless you were absolutely sure that you wanted to. But mistakes happen. Is it possible to “take back” (or rescind) your resignation after it has already been given? Submitting a Valid Resignation In order for this issue to... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Aug 31, 2021 | General
If your employment has been terminated without cause, you are entitled to either a notice period or to pay in lieu of such notice. The amount of notice varies depending on a number of different factors including your age, character of employment, and length of... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Aug 30, 2021 | General
Duty to Mitigate Overview Once dismissed, an employee assumes the duty to mitigate. This means they are expected to minimize their losses by making reasonable attempts to find alternative employment. The entire purpose of granting employees a reasonable notice of... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Aug 29, 2021 | Cause for dismissal
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Canadian government introduced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The goal was to provide financial support to employed and self-employed Canadians directly affected by the pandemic. Eligibility required, among... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Aug 28, 2021 | General, Wrongful Dismissal
It is hard to imagine a time where a steady income is more important than when you are bringing a child into the world. Being fired is already a stressful experience. Being fired while pregnant makes everything much, much worse. Thankfully, it appears Ontario Courts... 