Slip and fall accidents are a nuisance that can happen to anyone, anywhere, and anytime. Not only do they cause physical trauma, but they can also lead to emotional scarring. Not surprisingly, slip and fall accidents are Ontario’s most common causes of personal injury claims. Therefore, understanding the legal implications and how to pursue compensation…
read moreAccidents happen to the best of us. While it’s unfortunate to be a victim of an accident, it shouldn’t take total control of your life. In an instance when you’ve been involved in an accident, you may wonder whether you need to hire a personal injury lawyer in Ottawa. While it’s possible to pursue a…
read moreWhen an employee in Ontario terminated, he or she is entitled to reasonable notice under the common law, unless the employee has signed an employment agreement that contains a valid termination provision that limits or rebuts the common law entitlement. However, a termination provision will be rendered invalid and unenforceable if it does not satisfy…
read moreIn Ottawa and across Ontario, when an employee has been subject to a Wrongful Dismissal, whether due to an outright termination or as a result of Constructive Dismissal, he or she may be entitled to damages for reasonable notice under the common law. If an employee is seeking damages for reasonable notice under the common…
read moreIn Ottawa, and elsewhere in Ontario, the distinction between an “employee” and an “independent contractor” is an important one in employment law. Because the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) only applies to “employees”, whether you are an “employee” or an “independent contractor” will determine whether you are entitled to minimum employment standards. If an employee is…
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