Notes beforethe next move.

Structured notes on the questions Northline receives most often — employment agreements, severance, contractor classification, founder structure, contract red flags, and termination planning.

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Articles: 6 reads
Scope: General information
Jurisdiction: Ontario

§ 01 — Reading list

Six structured reads.

Each article is general information, not legal advice. For advice on your specific facts, start with a consultation.

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Employment8 min read

Before You Sign an Employment Agreement

Offer review, restrictive covenants, termination clauses, compensation, and bonus language — the sections that tend to matter later.

Last reviewed · April 2026Read

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Severance7 min read

What to Review in a Severance Package

Deadline, release, benefits, bonus, non-disparagement, and reference terms — a structured read before you sign back.

Last reviewed · April 2026Read

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Classification6 min read

Contractor or Employee?

Classification risk framed around control, tools, exclusivity, integration, and termination — for companies engaging contractors and contractors themselves.

Last reviewed · April 2026Read

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Founders9 min read

Founder Agreement Basics

Equity, vesting, roles, exits, IP, deadlock, and decision rights — the shape of a founder agreement before the lawyers arrive.

Last reviewed · April 2026Read

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Contracts7 min read

Business Contract Red Flags

Scope, payment, liability, termination, IP, and dispute clauses — the lines worth slowing down on.

Last reviewed · April 2026Read

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Employers8 min read

Employer Termination Planning

Process, documentation, notice, statutory obligations, and risk management — structured preparation before the conversation happens.

Last reviewed · April 2026Read

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