Class Action for Unpaid Overtime Derailed: Is this the End of High-profile Overtime Class Proceedings? – Landon Young and Ryan Conacher

In a recent blog, we discussed the trend toward the use of summary judgement motions to resolve wrongful dismissal actions. By…

A recent decision of the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Sabbah v. University of Ottawa, demonstrates how mistakes in presenting new employment contracts…

A recent decision out of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirms that employees cannot give, contractually agreed, notice of…

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

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

This is segment 5 of 5 from our Q3 webinar held on Thursday, October 10, “Risks Associated with Reducing Post-Retirement Benefits”

By: Landon Young and Jessica Young Does a terminated employee have a duty to accept an offer of re-employment after termination? This issue…

The government of Quebec has recently introduced new incentives for businesses to promote work-life balance, through its “work-family balance certification”…

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

Employers in Ontario must be cautious before implementing “temporary” layoffs.  Unless the employee and employer have a clear and valid…

Jessica Young explains the inherent risks associated with “encouraging” employees to retire.

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

COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruption in the economies all over the world. Employers who have had to lay off or…

Jeremy Schwartz discusses recent punitive damages awards in Ontario

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