by KSW | Jan 28, 2017 | Employment and Labour Blog
Written by Michael J Weiler It will come as no surprise that I remain interested in cases that deal with doing business with family and friends where the relationship breaks down and the parties end up in court. A recent decision of Madame Justice Burke reminds us...
by KSW | Jan 27, 2017 | Employment and Labour Blog
Written by Michael J Weiler Having a written, enforceable contract is important as readers of my blog will know. Primarily because it can limit an employer’s liability for termination without cause by limiting the amount of notice the employee would be entitled at...
by KSW | Jan 27, 2017 | Employment and Labour Blog
Written by Michael J Weiler In a wrongful dismissal action the amount of damages will be determined by the court on the basis of putting the employee “in the same position as he would have been if he had been given reasonable working notice.” In most cases the key...
by KSW | Jan 27, 2017 | Employment and Labour Blog
Written by Michael J Weiler The most common question from clients with respect to terminations without cause and without notice in the absence of an enforceable agreement is “How Much Notice?” Courts will look at four key elements to determine how much is reasonable...