•However, these terms and conditions cannot provide for less than what is set out in the relevant statutes in your jurisdiction, such as the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (Ontario) (“ESA”), and the
Code
•The majority of employment contracts are not written
•Whether the employment contract is written or oral, unless the parties otherwise agree, it is implied in all employment contracts that they are of indefinite duration and are subject to termination by the employer only for “just cause” or by giving reasonable notice of termination or pay in lieu of that notice