If you are a new grad, you may not know what to look out for when signing your first associate contract. Dental lawyer Michael Carabash shares what you should be looking for, specifically when it comes to compensation and restrictions. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox … Read more
Michael Carabash, dental lawyer with DMC, tells us what you need to know about liquidated damages if you are an associate dentist. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Dental lawyer Michael Carabash describes the importance of updating your employment contracts and what can happen if you haven’t done so recently. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Karen Ergus discusses the Employment Standards Act and Common Law, which are important for all employers to know. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
It happens daily. A dentist looking to practise is presented with an associate agreement. Meanwhile, another dentist, selling their practice, is presented with a purchase and sale agreement. Both agreements include a non-compete clause, which tries to restrict that dentist from practising within a certain geographic area (e.g. 5 km radius from the practice) and … Read more
Every week, our law firm has this same conversation with dentists. Dentist: “Will it hurt?” Lawyer: “A pinch at first. You’ll barely feel it.” Dentist: “What if I leave it alone?” Lawyer: “It’ll eventually infect your entire practice sale.” Dentist: “How much will it cost me?” Lawyer: “Not much up front. But a heck of … Read more
In the Summer of 2020, in the middle of a pandemic that saw many businesses struggling to adapt, shrinking their workforce, and in many cases closing their doors, the Court of Appeal dropped a bomb when they released the Waksdale Case (Waksdale v Sweagon North America Inc., 2020 ONCA 391) which made firing non-unionized employees … Read more
As provincial economies begin to re-open in the wake of COVID-19, dental employers are preparing for the re-opening of clinics. However, the re-start of operations brings with it an abundance of employment law issues that must be carefully addressed in order to avoid employer liability. To help employers, we have summarized many of the most … Read more
As provinces begin to restart their economies, employers should have a strategy in place to minimize legal liability when reopening their businesses. This article highlights employment law considerations that are critical for the successful reopening of dental businesses. Ensuring Safety in the Workplace Employers are responsible for ensuring safety in their workplaces. The specific responsibilities … Read more
Live Webinar The COVID-19 global pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges for Canadian dentists. As the ability to practice has been significantly restricted, dentists are facing difficult employment-related decisions. This webinar will address employment law considerations for Dentists, including: Solutions for dealing with staff Employment Insurance, the CERB, and the CEWS Human rights considerations Health and … Read more
Perhaps you’re fresh out of school, looking for your first position as a hygienist. Or maybe you have been working as a hygienist for many years and are looking to move to a new practice (or multiple practices). Or, perhaps the dentist you have been working with has just asked you to sign a very … Read more
You probably know what happens if you don’t practice good oral hygiene: tooth decay, gingivitis, and even worse. But what about preventative maintenance when it comes to employment law? The simple reality is that most dentists, whether they are the employer or the employee, don’t take the time to understand their legal rights and obligations. … Read more