Courts Refuse to Restrain Former Salesperson from Competing – Greg McGinnis and Jeremy Schwartz

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a lower court’s ruling that a citizen’s harassing behaviour toward…

#MeToo has quickly caught wind as a widespread movement that sheds light on the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment,…

In a recent Court of Appeal Decision, Elsegood v Cambridge Spring Services, the Court awarded common law damages to an employee…

In Dechene v. Dr. Khurrum Ashraf Dentistry, an employee who had been employed by a verbal agreement was provided with a…

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

Notwithstanding the best wishes of employers, there are times when employees have to be let go for purely financial reasons. …

Frank Portman discusses a recent case in which the Ontario Court of Appeal reversed a trial decision and substituted a…

Allison Taylor will present this insightful webinar for the Ontario Bar Association on March 12.  She will discuss related issues including leaves…

As we roll into December, many employers will be hosting an office holiday party for their employees. While these events…

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently ruled in Bowes v. Goss Power Products Ltd., that a fairly standard termination provision…

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: How the Integrated Accessibility Standards Will Affect You – Jessica Young

Probationary periods are often essential tools for both employers and employees to determine the viability of a new employment relationship….

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

By: Jeremy D. Schwartz and Frank B. Portman The recent Supreme Court decision in Sattva Capital Corp v Creston Moly Corp …

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