It is important to note that in Montreal, every individual carrying out a professional activity enjoys the fundamental right to benefit from fair and safe working conditions. These rights are more than just a privilege, they form the foundations of a healthy and...
Workplace harassment is unfortunately an all too common phenomenon, but no one should suffer it in silence. It is crucial to know your rights and how to react to such a situation. The definition of harassment at work Harassment can take several forms, whether verbal,...
Severance packages are not all created equal. There are many factors that can make a severance package worthwhile or can harm you in the long run. Here are some things that you and your expert employment lawyer should keep in mind: 1) The Fine Print The idea of the...
First things first: what is it? Constructive dismissal is where an employee has not been fired but has had their job functionally taken away in a “hidden” firing. This can be done with a single act or a series of actions or behaviours that add up to a hidden firing....
1. Don’t sign anything! Don’t just sign your severance offer: if you signed it, then you’re stuck with it. Find out if this is a good or bad offer before the accept, not after. After that, there is almost never anything to do. 2. Get expert advice...
When an executive or manager loses their job, the legal term often used for this is wrongful dismissal. What does that mean? This means that the employer dismissed the officer or manager without sufficient legal reason. It can also be called: unfair dismissal, unfair...
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