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Employment contracts in Ontario FAQ

When it comes to employment contracts in Ontario, details and specifics matter. The myriad of nuances that can dramatically affect liability and risk make employment contracts a topic that we often receive questions about. This Employment Contract FAQ covers some of the most common questions.

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Handbook containing termination clause not binding

In Cheong v Grand Pacific Travel & Trade, (2016 BCSC 1321), Justice Warren held that an Employee Handbook containing an ESA only termination provision was unenforceable for the following reasons:

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Avoiding liability pitfalls when dismissing short service employees

All too often short service employees are overlooked in terms of an employer’s potential liability. After all, such workers can often be dismissed with minimal severance and without great fear of litigation. However...

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