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By Vey Willetts LLP | 3 Minutes Read August 12, 2022

Job for life is no joke for Quebec employer

It is important for employers to keep in mind that the words in employment contracts have meaning. Moreover, where it is the employer that has drafted the contract and sought the requested terms, in the event of a later dispute over said terms, it is likely the courts will give effect to the logical, common sense meaning of the contractual language and interpret any ambiguity in the employee’s favour.

Article by Vey Willetts LLP / Business, Employment Standards, Payroll / contractual provisions, damages, Dismissal, employment agreement, employment contract, employment law, Job offer, reinstatement, termination, terms of employment Leave a Comment

By Vey Willetts LLP | 3 Minutes Read July 15, 2022

Statute trumps sophistication when determining severance rights

In Ontario, employers are required to provide employees with reasonable advance notice of their dismissal (or payment in lieu thereof). This requirement applies unless the parties have agreed in writing for the employer to provide an alternate lawful entitlement. To qualify as an alternate lawful entitlement, the language must comply in all circumstances with the minimum requirements of the Employment Standards Act, 2000.

Article by Vey Willetts LLP / Business, Employment Standards, Payroll / contractual provisions, employment contract, employment law, employment standards act, entitlements upon dismissal, pay in lieu, reasonable notice, severance rights, termination, Termination clause, terms and conditions in the written agreement, written agreements Leave a Comment

By Occasional Contributors | 6 Minutes Read March 4, 2015

OSC proposes large financial awards for whistleblowers

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is inviting comment on a proposed comprehensive whistleblowing program (Program) which would award eligible whistleblowers up to $1.5 million for reporting securities law misconduct that leads to significant enforcement or settlement orders.

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