Vey Willetts LLP

08/02/2023

Moving existing staff on to new contracts can present some challenges for . Our latest blog article offers tips on how to get it right:

From time to time, it may make sense for employers to revise and renew their employment agreements for existing staff. Updating contracts needs to be handled carefully and, as such, this article offers tips and best practices for this process.  

06/09/2023

Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirms CERB benefits are not deductible from wrongful dismissal damages. See our latest blog article for more:

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“ CERB ”) was a form of income replacement offered by the Government of Canada at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible recipients could receive $2,000.00 per month during the program’s 28-week duration (which ran from March to September 2020).

04/04/2023

Our latest article considers the Changed Substratum Doctrine and what it may mean for the enforceability of your employment contracts. Read more here:

Our firm is often retained by employees and employers to provide advice on dismissal entitlements. One of the first places we look in this regard is to the parties’ written employment contract (if one exists). Employers have an incentive to implement written contracts as a means of limiting future...

02/24/2023

Carefully drafted employment agreements can help ensure transparency and minimize risk. Our latest article considers 5 provisions employers may want to consider including in their contracts:

When drafted carefully, written employment contracts can be helpful tools. They provide a clear view of the intended relationship and proactively address common issues that may arise. In so doing, contracts offer transparency and reduce the risk of future disputes.

01/31/2023

January can be a difficult month. This year, in addition to snow and cold, we are dealing with rising interest rates and, for some Ontarians, loss of employment. If you have recently been let go, our latest blog offers some tips for next steps:

January has been a difficult month for many Ontarians. In addition to the short days, snow, and cold, we are dealing with rising interest rates and, for a significant number, loss of employment.

10/28/2022

When is an employee entitled to receive a "discretionary" bonus? Read our latest blog to find out:

It is quite common for employers to offer a bonus or incentive payment as part of a worker’s compensation. Bonuses serve a useful dual function – incentivizing individuals to perform their duties well and then rewarding achievement of the same.

09/23/2022

Soon, all federally regulated employers (regardless of size) will be required to provide up to 10 paid days of annual medical leave. If this affects you, read more here:

By December 1, 2022, the Canada Labour Code will require all federally regulated employers, regardless of size, to provide their employees with up to ten (10) paid days of annual medical leave.

09/16/2022

Vey Willetts LLP celebrates 8 years in business this month! Time has flown. Thank you to all our clients (past and present), those who have referred to us, and otherwise supported us along the way.

07/18/2022

Deemed Infectious Disease Emergency Leave ("IDEL") is set to end on July 30. Our latest article explains what this means for Ontario employers and employees. Read more here:

Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (“ IDEL ”) is among the most controversial employment law changes made by the Ontario government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. By placing employees on a “deemed” IDEL, employers could essentially skirt the ordinary time limits for temporary layoffs ...

05/05/2022

The provincial government recently introduced some significant changes to Ontario's workplace laws - providing rights for gig workers and requiring electronic monitoring policies (amongst other things). See our latest article for more:

In the lead-up to the June 2nd provincial election, the Progressive Conservative Party under Premier Ford has introduced yet another set of changes to Ontario employment law. This marks the second major update to the province’s workplace regulations in a 12-month period. We reported on the prior r...