How do you know when an employee has quit her job? It may seem like a simple question, but the…

Jeff Murray discusses a recent landmark contract decision from the Supreme Court of Canada

Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice recently struck down a release signed at a termination meeting.  Read more about this interesting…

Even as the world grapples with variants and what appears to be the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers…

Landon Young discusses recent case law on the enforceability of ESA termination provisions.

Date: Mar 04. 2022 The Omicron wave appears to be receding and there is cautious optimism that the worst of…

Don’t Miss our 27th Annual Employers’ Conference: Labour & Employment Law Update 2013. Space is limited.  Register Early! Topics Include:…

The AODA Employment Standard deadlines are not as far away as they may seem. The Employment Standard is one of…

Rehiring Former Employees: Avoiding the Risk of “Continuous Employment” – Allison Taylor

It is common practice for employers to offer departing employees, who are being terminated without cause, a separation package in…

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

Continuing to Work Following Changes to Employment Not Considered Acceptance of Changes – Joe Morrison

Employers are often unsure whether they have the right to ask for doctor’s notes (i.e. medical evidence) to justify employee…

The Divisional Court recently upheld a trial decision finding that an employer did not defame a former employee when it…

By: Ryan Conlin & Jeremy Schwartz The Ontario Government has proposed legislation which would dramatically alter the legal landscape with respect to…