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By Jeff Dutton, Dutton Employment Law | 3 Minutes Read November 29, 2019

Stock rights are distinct from employment contract rights

It is the terms of an Equity Agreement, Shareholders’ Agreement or Stock Plan that determine employees’ rights with respect to shares. The common law relating to compensation for breaches of a contract of employment (i.e. reasonable notice) does not apply to shares where there is a distinct and separate agreement.

Article by Jeff Dutton, Dutton Employment Law / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll / employment agreement, employment contract, employment law, employment standards act, shareholders’ agreement, stock options

By Occasional Contributors | 3 Minutes Read August 17, 2015

Loss of stock options: Abusive or oppressive?

The appeal of stock option plans (SOP) is undeniable. Indeed, by linking employees' personal gains to the growth of the company's share value, a SOP offers a flexible form of compensation as well as a long-term incentive program.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Employee Relations, Payroll / board of directors, Canada Business Corporations Act, company's share value, conduct of the officers, employment law, flexible form of compensation, long-term incentive program, option to purchase shares, privatization process, rights to unexercised stock options, shareholders, stock option plans, stock options, termination of employment, terminations

By Occasional Contributors | 5 Minutes Read May 26, 2014

A look at stock-based remuneration

Stock options are not really as complicated as one may think. In many cases, the challenge associated with the reporting of these benefits comes down to how the information is communicated to the payroll department.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll / Canadian Payroll, Canadian Payroll Association, Capital gains deduction, company vehicle benefits, cpa, employment law, income tax, interest free loans, maternity leave, payroll department, Payroll InfoLine, payroll professionals, record of employment, reporting an employee’s bonus on the ROE, reporting benefits, RL-1, stock options, stock-based remuneration plans, T4

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