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

By Jeremy Schwartz and Haadi Malik In 2020, the Federal Government introduced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”), which was…

When is a single, serious instance of misconduct just cause for termination, particularly for a long-service employee? In Fernandes v. Peel…

In a decision by a rare, five-judge panel, the Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) ruled that a specific notice provision…

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Justice sentenced the director of six Ontario companies, Steven Blondin, to 90…

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently overruled a decision regarding a termination clause, finding that the provision clearly and unambiguously…

In a recent decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal strongly affirmed employers’ right to terminate employees without cause, and without…

Many employers prepare written employment agreements that limit employee entitlements on termination of employment. In the absence of an enforceable…

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

Jeff Murray discusses social host liability for employers.

The Court of Appeal recently confirmed that an employer defamed an ex-employee when the employer filed a false report with…

The Ontario Superior Court recently recognized a new tort that would allow employees to sue their employers for harassment in…

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

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

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

The law in Canada regarding random drug and alcohol testing has been inconsistent for some time, with the Alberta and…