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Constructive dismissal can occur even where an employee has not been formally fired.  In Ontario, the issue is whether the employer has made a significant unilateral change to the employment relationship or engaged in conduct showing that it no longer intends to be bound by the employment contract. … Read more »

An early retirement package can be a legitimate and respectful way to end a long career. Some employees receive a genuine choice: accept an incentive package, retire on agreed terms and leave the workplace with compensation and dignity.  Other employees experience something different. They are told … Read more »

Being terminated from employment creates immediate financial pressure. Employers often present a severance package with a deadline and ask the employee to sign a release quickly. Many employees assume the offer is fixed, final and legally complete.  In Ontario, that is often not the case.  A severan … Read more »

A long-term disability denial can create immediate financial pressure. If you cannot work because of an illness, injury, mental health condition, chronic pain, or another disabling condition, LTD benefits may be the income bridge that allows you to focus on treatment and recovery.  A denial does not … Read more »

Sexual harassment at work is a serious workplace issue, not a personal inconvenience employees are expected to tolerate. In Ontario, sexual harassment may engage occupational health and safety obligations, human rights protections, reprisal protections, and in some cases wrongful dismissal or constr … Read more »