How Do I Terminate An Employee In Ontario? Tips For Employers

In this video, Samatha Lucifora, an employment lawyer at Monkhouse Law, explains best practices for terminating employees. She provides helpful pointers for drafting termination letters and strategies for closing off the relationship.
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[@billsullivan8812]

Great information! I am not a lawyer, but my feeling is the decision in Hill v. Peter Gorman on what a terminated employee's rights are upon imposition of unilateral changes to terms of employment is still greatly misunderstood by many. Chief Justice Ontario Winkler got it 100% correct- "Wronko v. Western Inventory". My humble opinion only.

[@ViividYoshi]

What about employees who have not passed a 90 day probationary period?

[@monkhouselaw5441]

It really depends on what the contract says. Many employees think they are under a 90 day probationary period but generally it only exists in law if it is in writing.

[@ViividYoshi]

@@monkhouselaw5441 I'm unfortunately in this situation again, and have to terminate another employee early next week. The contract does state a 90 day probationary period, however maybe i'm being a bit too personal on this, but the reason this person is going to be terminated is due to budget cuts. Do I disclose this information to the employee at the time of the termination meeting, or simply advise they are terminated and try to keep it short and sweet?

[@monkhouselaw5441]

@@ViividYoshi It would b best to call our office at 416-907-9249.

[@martinmcneill7821]

What to do if HR fabricates reasons to fire an employee with, if the employee made accommodation requests?

[@monkhouselaw5441]

In Canada that would likely either be grounds for a wrongful dismissal action and/or human rights violation complaint. It is best to contact an employment lawyer, Monkhouse Law staff are available at 416-907-9249x1

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