Scotiabank cuts its workforce: What do employees need to know?
Termination is an extremely stressful experience for employees, especially when it comes to understanding what you are owed by your employer. This can be even more true for people who work at federally regulated employers. This includes businesses like banks such as Scotiabank, or RBC, telecom businesses, or businesses in international or cross-provincial travel. Employees […]
Mass terminations in Ontario: Considerations and upcoming changes
Most employers in Ontario are aware of the notice requirements under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (the “ESA”) in the event of a termination. However, not all employers are aware that these entitlements can increase drastically if the number of employees terminated triggers a mass termination under the ESA. What is a mass termination? A mass termination occurs if […]