Employers Not Liable for Tort of Negligent Investigation – But… – Jeffrey Murray and Jeremy Schwartz

Just cause is a difficult standard for employers to meet. In most cases, employees who are terminated from employment will…

Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

By Landon Young Do employers have a general duty to act honestly and in good faith when dealing with their…

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

Ryan Conlin and Jeremy Schwartz discuss Bill 146 and the potential impact on employers.

While employee theft is frequently grounds for termination, shades of grey do appear in the case law. In a recent…

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

Ryan Conlin quoted in the National Post and speaks with CTV News and 610 CKTB Radio re Multi-million dollar employee benefits fraud allegedly involving 150 Baycrest…

Bill 30, An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 in respect of family caregiver leave, went through its second…

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

Corporate restructuring is often accompanied by lawsuits by jilted employees claiming constructive dismissal.  In a recent case, the Ontario Court…

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Frank Portman A recent French language decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice indicates that…

An Ontario Court has signaled that it is prepared to adjudicate wrongful dismissal cases very quickly where the employer has not asserted…

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

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