Employee Privacy

Employee Privacy Rights Ontario Privacy in the workplace is a complex area of employment law involving the collection, use, and disclosure of private employee information. In designing and implementing workplace policies and procedures, conflicting interests between the employer and employee must be balanced. On one hand, employees aim to ensure that their private information is…

Wrongful Dismissal

Toronto Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer Robert & Obradovic serves as the top-rated wrongful termination lawyers in Toronto. If you have been let go from your job or experienced unjust treatment by your employer, it is crucial to obtain legal help promptly in order to safeguard your legal rights.  What is Wrongful Dismissal? A wrongful dismissal occurs when an employer…

Constructive Dismissal

Constructive Dismissal Ontario What is Constructive Dismissal? Constructive dismissal in Ontario refers to a situation where an employee chooses to resign from their job because the changes made or requested by their employer are unfeasible or would fundamentally alter their employment. It can also arise when an employer either creates or permits a hostile or…

Workplace Harassment

Workplace Harassment Lawyer  Workplace harassment is any kind of behavior that is uninvited, unsolicited, and can be either physical or verbal. It includes unwelcome words or conduct against a worker in a workplace that is known or should be known to be offensive, embarrassing, humiliating, or demeaning. Workplace harassment extends to sexual harassment, which is defined…

Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation

Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Lawyer Toronto Non-competition and non-solicitation clauses are also called restrictive contracts because they stop employees from doing certain activities after they resign or get terminated by the company.  A non-competition clause stops the employee from working at a competitor for a certain period of time after he o she stopped working from…

Independent Contractor

Defining the Term Independent Contractor It’s important for independent contractors to have a fundamental knowledge of their legal rights to prevent being taken advantage of or deceived. Unlike employees who can receive severance pay if they are wrongfully terminated, independent contractors are bound by the terms stated in their contract. While being an independent contractor…

Disability in the Workplace

Disability in the Workplace  One key aspect of contemporary disability rights and protection laws is the recognition that individuals with disabilities possess inherent rights, necessitating the legal system to acknowledge and cater to their unique needs and circumstances. Ontario, as a province, has taken significant steps in this regard by implementing comprehensive standards. These standards…

Termination of Employee

Termination of Employees Employee terminations are never a pleasant experience and are often inevitable. However, expensive legal battles can be avoided with proper knowledge of the law, allowing for informed decision-making. At Roberts & Obradovic Law, we can assist in assessing the legality of a termination under the given circumstances, evaluating any potential risks, and…

Employment Agreements

Employment Agreements If this is the employment agreement page, we need to add an introduction to employment agreements. We need to say that employment agreements should be customized for each particular employment relationship, for example executive agreements, regular employee agreements and contractor/consultant agreements. Employers should consider whether it is a fixed contract or an employment…

Discipline of Employee

Progressive Discipline of Employees Having an employment agreement clarifies what the employer and employee should expect from each other. It indicates that the employee will perform the duties and responsibilities that his/her position entails. In turn, the employee will pay them in a timely manner, including the benefits and bonuses.  As a business owner or…