A well-drafted contract protects not only the company but also its employees and senior personnel. In a recent decision, Richards v….

Summary judgment has increasingly become a process used to litigate wrongful dismissal actions. It can be attractive as it allows…

The Ontario Superior Court has ruled that an employee who continued to work for 15 months following a change in…

Anyone involved in the human resources side of management will be familiar with the concept of notice periods for terminated…

Summary judgment has increasingly become a process used to litigate wrongful dismissal actions. It can be attractive as it allows…

In April of 2009, a little known law called the Apology Act (the “Act”) entered into force.  A very short act, it primarily…

A recent decision out of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirms that employees cannot give, contractually agreed, notice of…

A business’ obligations to its workers will depend on whether the workers are employees or independent contractors. However, a recent…

Increasingly, the courts are striking down termination provisions in employment contracts resulting in lengthy common law notice awards to employees. …

A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court is a reminder to employers that dismissal for just cause must be…

Frank discusses how to best ensure you may rely on disciplinary records to prove just cause

The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada has made several announcements over the past couple weeks regarding proposed changes to…

Taking the Panic out of Pandemic Planning – Ryan Conacher

Jeremy Schwartz discusses how to avoid and address workplace sexual harassment.

Jeremy Schwartz compares the results of two termination grievances arising out of racist and misogynistic tweets.