Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: What Employers Need to Know Now – Jessica Young

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

Terminating employees in Canada can be expensive. Non-unionized employees are owed “reasonable notice” under the common law, or pay in…

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that representative plaintiff Cindy Fulakwa can proceed with her class action against…

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

Technological advancements frequently outpace the law’s ability to respond to the challenges they create. With the click of a button,…

When is an owner also an “employee”?  The Supreme Court of Canada recently rendered a decision on the question of…

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

In April of 2009, a little known law called the Apology Act (the “Act”) entered into force.  A very short act, it primarily…

This is segment 3 of 5 from our Q3 webinar held on Thursday, October 10, “Breach of Confidentiality Clauses in Settlements”

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

Premier Kathleen Wynne announced this morning that the Ontario government would introduce new legislation aimed at increasing pay transparency as…

Don’t Miss our 27th Annual Employers’ Conference: Labour & Employment Law Update 2013. Space is limited.  Register Early! Topics Include:…

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

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision dealt a blow to employers’ ability to credit employee mitigation efforts and income…

Canadian employees are presumptively entitled to “reasonable notice” of termination.  Although this entitlement can be limited to some extent by…