Author name: Calvin Chan

CHECKLIST – THE TERMINATION MEETING In most cases, the termination should be communicated in a meeting with the employee at which they are advised of the termination and the reasons for it, and are provided with a termination letter. Where the termination is for disciplinary reasons or for cause, ensure that the investigation is complete […]

PRE-TERMINATION CHECKLIST Terminating an employment relationship should not be decided upon without planning and consideration of potential obligations (and liability). Liability for reasonable notice, or pay in lieu of notice, must be considered.  Below is a checklist that will be helpful for you to review before a decision to terminate is made. This checklist will

Ultimately, employers do not need a reason to terminate an employee governed by Ontario law. They can do so “without cause” at any time, subject to the employee’s right to receive reasonable notice of termination, or pay in lieu of such notice. However, if an employer terminates an employee for cause, the employer may have

If you are terminated by your employer and: [1] firstly, there is no “just cause” for your termination; and [2] secondly, you do not have a written employment agreement or, if you do, there is no clause restricting you to only the statutory notice of termination required by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 of Ontario (the “ESA”) (or,