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early termination of fixed term contracts

By De Bousquet PC Barristers and Solicitors | 3 Minutes Read January 18, 2018

Divisional court finds employer demonstrated bad faith and acted as “puppeteer” in wrongful termination case of fixed-term independent contractor

The recent case of Radikov v. Premier Project Consultants Ltd et al. is a cautionary tale of the importance of good faith in consulting contracts after the Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed Premier’s appeal, finding Premier had acted as a “puppeteer” by keeping Mr. Radikov at its “beck and call” before terminating his fixed term contract two days before completion and refusing to pay the outstanding fixed-term contract price.

Article by De Bousquet PC Barristers and Solicitors / Employee Relations, Payroll / early termination of fixed term contracts, employment law, fixed-term contract, fixed-term independent contractor, independent contractor, termination, wrongful dismissal

By Simon Heath, BA, MIR, LLB, Heath Law | 3 Minutes Read January 23, 2015

Danger of fixed term contract avoided

The recent decision in Tossonian v. Cynphany Diamonds Inc. highlights the importance for both employees and employers to clearly specify the fundamental terms of an employment contract in writing including the “term” of the contract.

Article by Simon Heath, BA, MIR, LLB, Heath Law / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll / common law pay in lieu of notice, Danger of fixed term contract, duty to mitigate, early termination of fixed term contracts, Employee resignation, employment agreement, employment contract, employment law, fixed-term contract, fundamental terms of an employment contract, resigned from position, terms of employment

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