Law Blog

This blog post describes some of an employee’s responsibilities after being terminated ‘without cause’, which may affect the severance pay they are owed. If a terminated employee is entitled to reasonable notice under the common law, then it is very important for the employee to understand they have a duty to mitigate their damages.

An employment contract in Nova Scotia (or, ‘employment agreement’) is one of the most important legal documents that a person can sign. It can affect many aspects of your daily life, both during your new job and even after you leave. An employment contract is also one of the most effective ways for an employer to clarify its obligations to its employees.

When an employer terminates someone’s employment, it can happen in one of two ways: termination “with cause”, or termination “without cause”. A “wrongful dismissal” in Nova Scotia occurs when an employee is terminated without cause and without adequate notice of termination, or pay in lieu of notice.