Before You Sign A Non-Compete Agreement...
Often to a new employee, an employment contracts is similar to a pre-nuptial agreement. Everything looks rosy and you can not imagine a...
Fired? Call Your Lawyer, Quickly!
A recent Ontario Superior Court case illustrates why one should not wait to seek legal advice especially in situations of wrongful...
Does An Employer Have The Right To Cancel A Paid Break?
Tim Hortons is in the spotlight and the hot-seat following the recent change to Ontario's minimum wage. It seems that certain Tim...
2 Considerations If Terminating An Older, Long-Term Employee
One of the more difficult decision faced by an employer is how much notice to provide to an employee after a longer period of employment....
Employing A Family Member - A Cautionary Tale
For a small business owner, filling employee requirements often begin by hiring family members or friends. This can benefit both the...
Long-Term And Senior Employees Likely Must Give More Than Two Weeks Notice
The question of how much notice a departing employee must give his or her employer comes up often. The prevailing belief is that, unless...