by David Ertl | Nov 17, 2020 | Employment Law
Constructive Dismissal – The Basics Author: David Ertl, Employment Lawyer Constructive dismissal occurs when the employer decides to no longer be bound by the contract in place with the employee and makes a unilateral, fundamental change to the employment...
by David Ertl | Oct 22, 2020 | COVID
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the lives of Canadians, the government has introduced several measures to assist those in need, including both employers and employees. While many businesses have been forced to close, many employers and employees alike...
by David Ertl | Oct 22, 2020 | COVID
Many Canadians are finding themselves out of job during the coronavirus pandemic. While many have been outright dismissed from their employment, some workers were told that the lay-off is temporary and that their employer expects to call them back. Here, we will...
by David Ertl | Oct 22, 2020 | COVID
There are no shortage of newspaper articles, blogs, etc. commenting on the legality of temporary layoffs. Many are from law firms. A number of articles state that a lay off (even during unprecedented times like these) is a construction dismissal or termination. In...
