LIMITED OPTIONS: WHEN YOU ARE A MEMBER OF A UNION Our firm regularly receives inquiries from frustrated unionized employees who have been injured on or off the job, are experiencing harassment, or are battling other legal challenges at their place of work. In most of these cases, the employee feels that the union is not […]
TREAT YOUR EMPLOYEES FAIRLY AND DECENTLY OR PAY THE CONSEQUENCES Melanie McGraw is one impressive firefighter. A captain in her local volunteer force in Dundalk, Ontario and its administrative assistant, a part time instructor for the Ontario Fire College, and now a full-time Platoon Chief in Kirkland Lake, her dedication to the fire service is […]
I WAS JUST LET GO FROM MY JOB. SHOULD I ACCEPT THE SEVERANCE PACKAGE? Some times a worker sees it coming for months. Other times, an employee is shocked to be let go. Whatever the circumstances, you absolutely need to take the time to read your proposed severance and to obtain legal advice. This need […]
Wrongful Dismissal Claims in Grey and Bruce County When an employer acts badly, really badly • A Grey County employer spreads vicious sexual rumours about one of its managers. We sue for defamation and punitive damages. • A Bruce County employer fires a manager for bogus “just cause”, makes up lies about her out of […]
Wrongful Dismissal Claims: When An Employer Plays Bait and Switch Dave called me up last year. He worked for the same Collingwood construction company for 27 years. He was good at what he did and was well paid. Last year, the company announced that Dave’s construction unit would be sold. The word went out that […]
Your Rights As An Employee During The COVID-19 Pandemic Let Tamming Law help answer your questions about your employment and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis. Canada has never faced a crisis of this nature before. Most employers are running scared. Their cash on hand is being drained as they try to continue to make payroll. Most […]
IF I WAS INJURED AT WORK, WHY CAN’T I SUE? If you are injured in the course of many kinds of work, often you have no right to sue. You are stuck with the inferior benefits of our worker’s compensation system (“WSIB”). The law puts a huge “No Trespassing” sign in front of your local […]
Wrongfully Dismissed? The 6 Legal Rights You Need To Know About Port Elgin lawyer John A. Tamming represents employees who are wrongfully terminated, helping fight for full compensation and ensuring the employee’s rights are protected. When it comes to terminating employees, employers do not always do what is required by law. There are many misconceptions […]
4 Things an Employment Lawyer Can Do to Help You Collingwood employment lawyer John A. Tamming is skilled at advising his clients on all aspects of employment law, from reviewing job offers to negotiating termination packages. If you are wondering whether you could benefit from the assistance of an employment lawyer, read on for our […]
Tamming Law — Your Wrongful Dismissal Claim Specialists Owen Sound & Collingwood’s law firm, Tamming Law, sees firsthand that the loss of employment can devastate a person, both financially and emotionally. The devastating effects are worsened where the loss of employment is brought about as a result of a wrongful dismissal. Unless an employee is […]
