Contracts
This is the term for something of value exchanged in a contract.
Consideration
In Ontario, this law regulates the rights of workers and employers.
Employment Standards Act
This is the legal term for the end of a marriage in Canada.
Divorce
This type of tort happens when someone harms another person’s reputation by spreading false information.
Defamation
A contract must have this to show both parties agree to the terms.
Intention to contract
This is when an employer makes working conditions so bad that an employee has no choice but to leave.
constructive dismissal
In a divorce, this is the process of dividing a couple’s property.
division of assets or net family property
This tort involves intentionally touching someone without their consent, like hitting.
Battery
This type of contract involves one party promising to do something in return for a benefit.
unilateral contract?
This term refers to the money an employer must pay a worker when they are wrongfully dismissed.
damages for wrongful dismissal
This is the type of support one spouse may need to pay to the other after a divorce
spousal support
In this tort, a person is held responsible for harm caused by their actions, regardless of fault.
Strict Liability
If one party does not fulfill their obligations, this term refers to breaking the contract.
breach of contract
In this type of contract, employees agree to work for a set period of time, like one year.
fixed-term contract
When a marriage is considered invalid due to specific conditions, it’s called this
annulment
This is the failure to take reasonable care, resulting in harm to another person.
negligence
This type of contract must be written and signed in some cases, like buying property.
formal contract
An employee cannot be fired for exercising this right, which is guaranteed by law.
right to unionize
In cases where children are involved in a divorce, this is the term for deciding which parent the children will live with.
Custody
This happens when a person commits a tort that causes harm intentionally or maliciously.
Intentional Tort