How does a temporary/fixed-term employment contract factor into compensation pay?
A temporary/fixed-term employment contract may limit the amount of compensation received in a termination without cause. These situations are fact-sensitive […]
When is an employee entitled to severance?
Reasonable notice/termination pay and severance are different. An employee is entitled to severance when: They have been terminated without cause […]
If an employee pursues benefits while temporarily laid off, can the employee go back to work afterwards?
If an employee has been temporarily laid off and are entitled to receive employment insurance, the employee will still be […]
Is the employee entitled to any benefit if the layoff is labelled as “temporary”?
Not necessarily. A temporary layoff does not, in and of itself, carry with it an entitlement to any benefits.
What is an employee entitled to if they have been terminated?
If an employee has been terminated with just cause, they will not be entitled to reasonable notice or pay in […]
What is an employee entitled to as a result of a layoff?
If an employer has legally placed an employee on a temporary layoff, the employee will not be entitled to reasonable […]
What is the difference between “layoff” and “termination”?
A layoff is a temporary stoppage of the employment relationship. This typically takes place in seasonal employment relationships, or where […]
Will I actually get as much money as the Termination Compensation Calculator predicts?
The result provided by the Calculator is a prediction, and does not reflect how much each case may actually be […]
Will you require payment at any point?
The Lab provides all of its resources and tools for free. The Lab will never ask for payment or personal […]
How long should I wait to file a claim?
The timing of your claim depends on a number of factors. It is important to seek legal advice to determine […]