by Stacey R. Ball | Jan 7, 2023 | Employment Contracts, Employment Law
Employees terminated after being employed for a short period of time commonly believe they are entitled to a small severance package. However, this is not always the case. Under common law, individuals who are terminated without cause must be given reasonable notice... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Dec 8, 2022 | Employment Law, General
An unfortunate part of life is dealing with the passing of family members. Thankfully in Ontario, the law allows employees to take time off during that difficult time. Yet, there are limits to when an employee is entitled to bereavement leave and how much time they... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Nov 29, 2022 | Employment Law, General
A common question that employees have is if they can record their conversations in the workplace. There are several reasons why one may want to create a recording. One obvious reason is trying to prove wrongdoing by a co-worker, superior or subordinate. Firstly, you... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Sep 27, 2022 | Employment Contracts, Employment Law
Now that Labour Day has passed, the expectation is that more Employers will continue to request that their employees return to the office. Bay Street law firms, big banks and companies such as Apple have announced that their employees will be returning to the office... by Stacey R. Ball | May 22, 2022 | Cause for dismissal, Employment Contracts, Employment Law
In a recent decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court, Justice Branch was tasked with determining whether or not “the surreptitious recording of one’s fellow employees” could serve as a proper basis for dismissal. The Parties This case concerned the termination... 
by Stacey R. Ball | May 20, 2022 | Employment Contracts, Employment Law
In November 2021, the Ontario government passed the Working for Workers Act, 2021, new legislation that, among other things, prohibits non-competition clauses in employment agreements. However, a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court revealed a reluctance to... 