Terminating Fixed Term Contracts
Terminating a fixed term contract can result in significant liability for a company, even when that contract is for an independent contractor rather than an employee.
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The Dangers of Fixed Term Contracts
A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal is an important reminder of how costly fixed term agreements can be for businesses when they are not used correctly.
Does an employee need to mitigate at the end of a fixed term contract?
No, they do not. A fixed term contract is a contract with a pre-set expiry date, which can run for several months to even several years. When an employee signs…
The Lawyer’s Daily: No clarity on early termination of fixed-term contracts
An individual is hired to work for a company for a period of one year, perhaps as a replacement for someone on pregnancy/parental leave. Six months later, the company decides…
The Hidden Risks of Fixed-Term Contracts of Employment
In one of my blog post for First Reference Talks, I discussed the often misguided usage of fixed-term contracts and unintended consequences that can result. It seems as though many…
Terminating a Fixed-Term Contract of Employment
In previous blog posts, I have discussed the dangers of Fixed-term Contracts, The Hidden Risks of Fixed-Term Contracts of Employment , and When a fixed-term contract isn’t. One of the points that has…
Ontario Court of Appeal sides with Fixed-Term Employee
A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal examined the intersection of two areas of employment law: termination clauses and fixed-term contracts.
Your Termination Clause May Be Invalidated “At Any Time”
A recent unpublished decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice determined that simply saying that the employer can implement a without cause dismissal at its “sole discretion” and “at any time” is sufficient.
$550,000 award to fired independent contractor ‘a message’ to use strong termination clauses: Brittany comments for Law Times.
A recent Ontario appeal court ruling that upheld a damage award for an independent contractor underlies the need to exercise caution when using fixed-term contracts.
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‘Tis [Not] the Season
While seasons matter in employment law, good contracts are evergreen. This is true even for seemingly temporary seasonal employees.
2023: Employment Law Year in Review
Without further ado, here is the Rudner Law summary of the top HR Law developments of 2023.
2024 Employment Law in Review, Part 1: The Eras Tour (The Rudner Law Version)
Our HR Law Eras Tour “set list” takes us through 2024’s notable decisions and developments, with the goal of providing employers and employees with a map of the current landscape that allows them to navigate the challenges ahead.
