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It Turns Out Probation Means Exactly What you Thought!
November 27, 2017
In an unprecedented decision released by the Court of Appeal recently, the Court has found the use of the word “probation” in an Employment Agreement has the meaning that during the stated period of time, employment may be terminated with payment only as is required by the Employment Standards Legislation. Notwithstanding requirements that contracts be
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Court upholds agreement enforcing fixed term contract for a 25 year employee
October 27, 2015
The Employee began working for Sony of Canada Ltd. (the “Employer”) on June 9, 1989. His employment was terminated on March 31, 2015 just prior to his 26th anniversary of continued employment with Sony. As at the termination date, the Employee was 45 years old working as the Director of Sales in the Professional Solutions
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Employment Law