2-Employment Law

Flashcards covering key concepts related to Employment Law, focusing on Notice of Termination, Severance Pay, and relevant legislation.

Ontario Employment Standards Act

Legislation that sets minimum employment standards for notice of termination and severance pay.

Notice of Termination

A formal notification by the employer regarding the end of an employee's contract, specifying the time frame.

Severance Pay

Compensation provided to an employee upon dismissal, subject to specific conditions under the law.

Reasonable Notice

The common law requirement from employers to provide a fair period of notice before termination.

Just Cause

A legal concept allowing an employer to terminate an employee without notice due to employee misconduct.

Actual Notice

A type of notice where the employee continues to work during the notice period, as alternative to pay in lieu.

Bardal factors

Considerations that determine reasonable notice period in wrongful dismissal cases.

Capping of Severance

Regulations limiting the severance pay an employee can receive, specifically capped at 26 weeks under the ESA.

Termination Obligation Period

The length of notice an employer must provide before termination, depending on the employee's tenure.

Working Notice

When an employer provides notice of termination by allowing the employee to continue working during the notice period.