October 2022

If you are experiencing harassment in the workplace, there might be a few worries holding you back from making a complaint to your employer. Will your employer punish you for making a complaint? Will they reduce your hours or stop considering you for a promotion? Will they fire you?   Consider seeking advice from an employment lawyer before you make a complaint. Together you can strategize on how to best communicate your concerns to your employer. You can also ensure that if your employer tries to retaliate later, you will be prepared.   The Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) doesn’t only…

Being wrongfully terminated is stressful and often surprising. For employees on a fixed-term contract, it is often blindsiding. One recent case highlights that if you are on a fixed-term contract, you may be entitled to more than you think. In, Tarras v The Municipal Infrastructure Group Ltd., a former employee was awarded $479,000 after being wrongfully terminated before the end of his contract.  Mark Tarras was a Professional Engineer for The Municipal Infrastructure Group Limited. In December 2019, Mr. Tarras entered into a three-year employment contract with his employer that would pay him a base salary of $250,000 per year,…