Labor and Employment Canadian FAQs

• Employer - Employee Relationship
  What may determine whether or not a person is an employee? Historically, especially in law, employer and employee were termed "master and servant. Whether an … More
• Termination of Employment
  How can the employment relationship be terminated by the employee? An employee may terminate his or her employment by resignation. Reasonable notice may be required … More
• Collective Agreement
  What is the effect of a collective agreement (Union Contract)? It appears that, subject to certain situations, the general view of the Supreme Court of Canada is that … More
• Miscellaneous Employment Issues
  What are the duties of trust owed by an employee to an employer? An ordinary employee will owe the employer a duty of good faith and fidelity. An employee may not … More
• Employee Protection
  What are some of the protections and remedies available to employees under Canadian law, particularly if they are not in a union and have the benefits provided in a … More