More than ever, employers are facing high damage claims for post-termination conduct, and a heightened risk their employment agreement termination language will be found unenforceable.

Join us as we discuss:

1. Employment Contract Considerations

• Recent caselaw on the enforceability of termination clauses.
• When will ancillary terms jeopardize a termination clause?
• Risks associated with the termination of a fixed term employment agreement.

2. An Increase in “Bad Faith” Claims Related to the Manner of Termination

• What should (and should not) be included in the termination letter.
• How to minimize the risk of reputational damage to an employee post-termination.
• When will delay in the payment of statutory entitlements increase an employer’s potential liability?

3. Post-Termination Income and its Impact on Damage Awards

• An update on the duty to mitigate.
• The impact of Employment Insurance (EI) and Canada Emergency Relief Benefits (CERB) payments on a damage award.