Employment Law Show: Ontario – S10 E58

Episode Summary

Does it matter how your employer terminates employment? Should you sign an employment contract? Employment Lawyer Chris Justice, an associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, answers those questions and more on the Employment Law Show. 

LISTEN BELOW to Ontario’s premiere radio show about employment law and workplace rights featuring the province’s leading employment lawyers. On Mondays to Thursdays, you can hear the show live on 640 Toronto and 980 CFPL in London at 6:30 p.m. ET, as the hosts take calls from listeners and provide vital answers to employees and employers. 

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Show Notes

• Chris discusses the manner in which an employer terminates an employee: It is considered rare when punitive damages are awarded but are most commonly implemented if an employer has behaved in a malicious or harmful manner towards their employees. Employers cannot withhold compensation from their employees upon termination.
• Key things to look out for in an employment contract: Employees should always seek legal advice before agreeing to sign an employment contract. Employment agreements often contain terminology that aims to limit the rights of employees and protect the interests of the employer, such as imposing temporary layoffs or allowing employers to change an employee’s position at their discretion.
• Employer removes an annual bonus payment for employees: Employees do not have to accept major changes to the terms of their employment such as a reduction in compensation. Bonuses can be considered a regular component of compensation and wages and so a reduction or removal can lead to constructive dismissal.

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