This week, we’re going to be looking at the limits of an employee’s duty to mitigate following a constructive dismissal through the 2012 case of Farwell v. Citair Inc. For a quick refresher, check out our blogs from the archives on constructive dismissal and the duty to mitigate. Farwell v. Citair Inc. – The Facts […]
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) is Ontario’s foundational legislation regulating standards of workplace safety. The OHSA is supported by other legislation such as the Human Rights Code and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. The Act is in place to protect workers from on the job hazards that may cause accidents, injuries or […]
Working long hours? We get you. Having recently finished up a trial that had us at the office in the wee-est of hours, we can commiserate over the exhaustion that arises from fitting two weeks’ worth of work into one. Deadlines must be met but workers must also be fairly compensated for their lost free […]
Undertaking litigation of any kind is a complicated affair. There are a thousand things to consider when building, negotiating and advocating a case and each decision plays a role in its outcome. One consideration many people don’t contemplate when launching an employment lawsuit is in which court to pursue their claim. Here are the basics […]
Normally, employers must give notice, or pay in lieu thereof, when they terminate an employee. This is because, more often than not, employees are terminated without cause. A company could be downsizing or office personalities are clashing and an employee needs to be let go to strike a balance in the workplace. Even if they […]
KCY at LAW specializes in employment law serving Burlington, Greater Toronto Area & Niagara Region, Ontario.
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