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By Vey Willetts LLP | 3 Minutes Read September 15, 2023

Independent contractors have a duty to mitigate loss of fixed-term work

We have continually cautioned readers about the use of fixed-term employment contracts. The reason is simple: should fixed-term contracts be ended early, there is a high probability that dismissed employees may be entitled to payment for the balance of the remaining term.

Article by Vey Willetts LLP / Business, Employment Standards, Payroll / dependent contractors, duty to mitigate, employment law, fixed-term contracts, fixed-term work, independent contractors, worker classification Leave a Comment

By Vey Willetts LLP | 4 Minutes Read July 14, 2023

Fixed periods of employment are unaffected by unenforceable termination provisions

We often come across fixed-term contracts in our legal practice. Employers have varying reasons for wanting to use such agreements. Perhaps funding for an employee is tied to third party grants, or an employer wants to temporarily replace an existing worker during their period of maternity leave. Whatever the justification, we generally advise employers to think twice before using fixed-term contracts.

Article by Vey Willetts LLP / Business, Employment Standards, Payroll / employment contract, employment law, fixed period of employment, fixed-term contracts, termination, termination clauses Leave a Comment

By Apolone Gentles, JD, CPA,CGA, FCCA, Bsc (Hons) | 4 Minutes Read August 8, 2016

The pitfalls of unwritten contracts – Part 2

Many employers still do not enter into written contracts with their employees. A recent case from British Columbia illustrates why this is a bad idea. The parties ended up in Court, where a Judge had to piece together testimony and the facts at the time the contract was made, to determine the nature of contract.

Article by Apolone Gentles, JD, CPA,CGA, FCCA, Bsc (Hons) / Business, Finance and Accounting, Not for Profit, Payroll / contracts, employee agreements, evidence, fixed-term contracts, fixed-term employment contracts, litigation, litigation risk management, notice pay, oral contracts, severance, unwritten contracts, valid contracts

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