As of February 1, 2024, federally regulated employees will benefit from new entitlements upon termination of their employment further to changes to the Canada Labour Code. These changes are important for employers and employees alike to be aware of.
These changes are part of a larger campaign to introduce … Continue reading
As with most areas of law, the vast majority of disputes between employers and employees are often resolved through negotiated settlements, whether via direct negotiations or mediation, without the need for a trial. Unlike settlements with respect to other areas of law, such as personal injury claims, or denied life … Continue reading
Bonuses and other forms of incentive compensation often form a significant part of employees’ compensation. Upon termination, an issue that often arises in determining an employee’s legal entitlements is whether a bonus payment is included or not in a severance package. Under common law, an employee is entitled to … Continue reading
On July 14, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in Wilson v. Atomic Energy that the “unjust dismissal” provisions contained in Part III of the Canada Labour Code ensure that non-unionized employees of federally regulated employers are protected from termination of their employment without cause and that federally … Continue reading
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