by David Ertl | Jan 5, 2021 | Disability Law
COVID-19 Causing Stroke – Even Amongst Youth by Linda Noorafkan – Employment and Disability Lawyer Younger Canadians may think that they’re immune to COVID-19 effects. This is far from the truth. Recently, Riley Behrens, a 23-year-old in Arizona, suffered...
by David Ertl | Nov 26, 2020 | Employment Law
How Does Age Affect My Severance Pay? By David Ertl, LL.B. – Employment Lawyer Apart from length of service, your age at the time of termination is the most important factor in determining how much common law severance pay you are entitled to. Generally, the amount...
by David Ertl | Nov 18, 2020 | Employment Law
11 Signs of a Sham Performance Improvement Plan Author: David Ertl, Employment Lawyer In the vast majority of cases, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) are designed to get rid of employees. As an employment lawyer with over 16 years’ experience, here are my top...
by David Ertl | Nov 18, 2020 | Employment Law
4 Important Facts About Negative Performance Reviews Author: David Ertl, Employment Lawyer Receiving an unwarranted negative performance review is one sign that your employer is aiming to dismiss you, or else, convince you to quit. Here are some tips regarding...
by David Ertl | Nov 18, 2020 | Employment Law
Parental Leave in Ontario – Frequently Asked Questions Author: David Ertl, Employment Lawyer What is parental leave? In Ontario, parental leave is an absence from work commencing after the baby is born. Section 48 of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 explains...
