An often-contentious issue in wrongful dismissal litigation is whether an employee is entitled to a bonus that accrues or would…

When must a dismissed employee accept an offer of alternate employment with their employer? In some circumstances, employees will be…

The recent admission of a large number of new health professions to those recognized in the Ontario Regulated Health Professions Act,…

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

Jessica Young discusses recent enforcement activities under the new Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Canadian employers have been confronted with a veritable ocean of new government programs, which are designed to help weather the…

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

Many employers include termination clauses in employment contracts to limit their liability when dismissing employees. When employers draft generous termination…

Landon Young provides draws on recent, wrongful dismissal caselaw to provide guidance to employers considering whether to terminate an employee…

When no work is available in a particular field, dismissed employees may undertake reasonable mitigation efforts by pursuing re-training to…

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) recently awarded $101,363.16, representing four years’ lost salary, and $15,000.00 for injury to dignity,…

Canadian employers have been confronted with a veritable ocean of new government programs, which are designed to help weather the…

Many employers find it necessary to assess new employees’ performance on the job before making a final determination about whether…

The Ontario Superior Court recently allowed an employee to proceed with claims against his former employer regarding long-term disability insurance,…