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By Simes Law | 3 Minutes Read September 12, 2023

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.

Article by Simes Law / Business, Employment Standards, Payroll / employment law, employment relationship, fixed-term contract, independent contractors, mitigate damages, Notice of termination, termination Leave a Comment

By Simes Law | 3 Minutes Read August 8, 2023

Mass terminations in Ontario: Considerations and upcoming changes

Most employers in Ontario are aware of the notice requirements under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (the “ESA”) in the event of a termination. However, not all employers are aware that these entitlements can increase drastically if the number of employees terminated triggers a mass termination under the ESA.

Article by Simes Law / Business, Employment Standards, Payroll / definition of establishment, employment law, Mass termination, obligation to notify director of employment standards, Ontario ESA, remote workers, termination Leave a Comment

By Simes Law | 3 Minutes Read July 11, 2023

Know your jurisdiction – Considerations for employers with employees in different provinces

National employers are well aware that the legislated employment standards differ widely between provinces. Keeping up with the changing law in different jurisdictions can be a challenge for companies with a workforce that is spread across the country. Since the pandemic, understanding the implications of employees working remotely from another province has also become a pressing issue for smaller businesses.

Article by Simes Law / Employment Standards, Human Rights, Payroll / benefits, complaints, employment contracts, employment law, human rights, provincial legislation, remote work, Severance pay, termination, termination clauses Leave a Comment

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