Patrola Law Blog

August 19, 2020

Wrongfully Dismissed Employees and the Duty to Mitigate

When an individual is wrongfully dismissed, it can be difficult for them to get back on their feet right away. If an individual has been working for the same employer for some time, making a specific salary, they may get used to a standard of living commensurate with that salary. So, when an individual is wrongfully dismissed

employment law, employee, employer

Constructive Dismissal Frustrated Employee

August 5, 2020

Constructive Dismissal: Does Being Forced to Quit My Job Mean That I Actually Quit?

Employees may find themselves in a situation where their employer has not actually fired them, but where they are left with little choice but to quit their job. This is the basic premise of constructive dismissal. If an employee has been constructively dismissed, they may be entitled to severance pay or other monetary damages. If

employment law, constructive dismissal

July 21, 2020

Wrongful Dismissal Series: Part 4 – Can My Employer Control What I Do Once I No Longer Work For Them?

This is a 4-part article series that points out crucial aspects of identifying when an employee has been wrongfully dismissed. Our goal is to teach you to recognize when the termination of your employment is unjust and assist you in fully understanding your employee rights. This is the last blog post in our 4-part Wrongful

employee, employer, employment law, wrongful dismissal

July 15, 2020

Wrongful Dismissal Series: Part 3 – How to Calculate Reasonable Notice and Your Entitlement

employment law, wrongful dismissal, termination

July 10, 2020

Colourful or Colourless? Protecting a Colour Trademark

During a never-ending road trip, you finally come across a sign that is red and yellow and you're starving! What comes to your mind? Most likely McDonalds! Certain colours have gained recognition after a long period of use, such as the red and yellow colours used in the McDonalds logo, Tiffany's blue, or Starbucks

trademarks, intellectual property