Written on behalf of Peter McSherry The employment termination process is not always a smooth one, and may be contested by an employee, particularly if there are allegations that the termination constituted a wrongful or constructive dismissal. Understanding your employer’s obligations regarding severance pay, and your rights regarding severance packages, is vital to minimizing legal…
3 Minute Read Estate litigation covers a wide variety of legal disputes that can arise regarding the administration and settling of a deceased person’s estate. Let’s discuss below. Unlike other areas of law, proceedings in estate litigation are often conducted by way of Application rather than Action (a trial). Although, some proceedings by application can…
Appeal Court decision demonstrates care must be exercised to not miss appeal deadlines In the recent case of ID Inc. v. Toronto Wholesale Produce Association, 2024, the Ontario Court of Appeal addressed significant issues surrounding breach of contract and the timeliness of appeals, providing valuable insights for employers and employees alike. This landmark ruling underscores the…
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Employers may become subject to an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) investigation where an injury or accident occurs at their worksite. The OHS officer’s investigative authority is granted by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Alberta) (the OHSA), which empowers them to (among other things): Attend the worksite and scene of the injury or accident;…
1 Gold’s Legal Minute*GLM* By Allan Gold, lawyer Montreal and elder law attorney Vol. 15, #2 –February 29, 2024 OPENING Retired or Retiring Soon? I’m a lawyer Montreal, elder law attorney, passionate about the well-being of seniors. If a business owner or an executive, I’m speaking to you. If a working man or woman, I’m…
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June 3, 2024—Toronto—Caregivers from abroad, including our hardworking Filipino caregivers, are invaluable to Canadian families. Their dedication and compassion profoundly impact the lives of children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities across Canada. As the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot come to a close later this month, the Honourable Marc…
People applying to visit, study, or work in Canada have to show that they intend to be bona fide temporary residents that will leave the country once their visa / study permit / work permit has expired. This is pursuant to s. 179(b) of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, which states that: 179. An officer shall issue…
If you are able to demonstrate that you have a valid reason for wanting to cancel the timeshare agreement, such as a change in your financial circumstances or a medical condition that prevents you from using the timeshare, then it is possible that you will be granted permission to do so in certain circumstances. If…
The Bye’s divorced in 2010. In 2015 they entered into a consent order for child support for their two children, who were then 10 and 12 years old. The youngest child turned 19 in August of 2019 and the eldest attained the age of 19 in February 2021. Both remained in the primary residence of Ms. Bye….
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In Ontario, family law distinguishes between married spouses and common law partners, as each relationship has their own unique legal rights and obligations, especially upon separation. Many assume that the legal implications for common law couples and married couples are the same, however, this is not the case. Definition and Establishing the Relationship Married…
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