Tag: early termination clause

No mention of severance pay or benefit continuation … No worries! Termination provision enforceable nonetheless!

By Rachel Younan Nov 20, 2016 Northern Exposure

Updated: Nov 20, 2016

by Rachel Younan Recent case law has overwhelmingly rejected termination clauses that purport to limit an employee’s entitlements upon termination to the minimum notice required by applicable employment standards legislation. In Ontario, provisions that have failed to reference severance pay and/or benefit continuation have been found to be invalid, resulting in common law notice that […]

Early termination of fixed-term contract proves costly

By Jacqueline Gant Jul 17, 2016 Northern Exposure

Updated: Jul 17, 2016

by Jacqueline Gant The highest court in Ontario recently ordered an employer to pay out a whopping three years of compensation to a 23-month employee terminated without cause. The employee was entitled to his full salary and benefits for the remainder of the five-year fixed-term employment contract. The contract did not clearly say otherwise. In […]