Fixed-term contracts: Just don’t do it!
Fixed-term contracts can seem like a useful tool for employers that may not require an employee indefinitely. However, while they appear straightforward, fixed-term contracts come with certain risks and complexities that both employers and employees should know.
Simes Law
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September 12, 2023 
New case on arbitration clauses
Recently, the Divisional Court released its appeal decision in the case of Leon v. Dealnet Capital Corporation, which also deals with interesting aspects of the law surrounding arbitration agreements in the employment law context.
Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation
Segregate payroll duties … or enable fraud
For every classic payroll fraud, there is a classic internal control to prevent or mitigate the fraud. In the case discussed here, segregation of duties might have prevented the fraud or reduced the likelihood or severity of the fraud.
Apolone Gentles, JD, CPA,CGA, FCCA, Bsc (Hons)
Breaking the “glassdoor” – Dealing with online reviews by employees
In today’s marketplace, online reviews matter, including in the employer-employee context. There are many platforms where current or former employees can post reviews about employers, such as on social media sites like LinkedIn. There are also online review sites dedicated to employer-employee relation, such as Glassdoor.com. What happens when an employer is the subject of negative reviews by disgruntled current or former employees?
Maanit Zemel
Getting your ducks in a row: Warnings before a just cause dismissal
A common question we regularly field from employers during consultations for terminations is whether the employee has behaved badly enough to warrant a dismissal for cause and whether they really need to provide the employee with a termination package.
SpringLaw
No tolerance for zero tolerance policies
Dismissal with cause should always be approached with caution, as getting it wrong can be quite costly for employers.
Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation
Termination compensation in Ontario: Guide for employers
The end of an employment relationship can be a complex and challenging time for both employers and employees. Termination compensation is a critical aspect of this process, and it can be difficult to navigate the various Ontario legal requirements and standards involved.
Roberts & Obradovic Law
Everything employers need to know about joint health and safety committees for both in-office and remote workplaces
It’s not groundbreaking news that employers have an obligation to keep their employees safe and free from harm while at work or that all workplaces must abide by various legislations, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). One crucial, and sometimes mandatory, element to assist in providing greater protection against workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths are Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC). This is an important refresher on an employer’s obligations surrounding these committees, whether your workplace is in-office, hybrid, or remote.
SpringLaw
“Discretionary” bonus plans do not mean employers can do whatever they want
For years, I have said that there are two types of bonuses: discretionary or objectively calculated. Many employers use mixed wording which leads to ambiguity, and we know that any ambiguity in a contract will be interpreted contrary to the interests of the drafting party.
Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation