CHAUDHRI: Why fixed-term contracts can result in big windfalls for employees

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CHAUDHRI: Why fixed-term contracts can result in big windfalls for employees
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At a summary judgment motion, the court reviewed Tarras’ employment agreement which, notably, contained a termination provision that contemplated an early termination of the fixed-term contract. The court, however, found the termination provision to be unenforceable as it ran afoul of Tarras’ rights under the Employment Standards Act.Article content

Given his high salary, this award totalled somewhere in the neighbourhood of half a million dollars . This case is particularly helpful for employees in the tech sector and those impacted by mass layoffs in recent months. Newly-terminated employees are embarking on new working opportunities that may include project-based, short-term contracts, consulting agreements, gig, or influencer work. If the work you are doing is term based, this case may offer some additional protections in the event you are terminated part way into a project or contract.

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