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

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance of maintaining composure – and not venting frustrations upon employees….

Anyone involved in the human resources side of management will be familiar with the concept of notice periods for terminated…

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

By Jeremy Schwartz The Ontario Superior Court has ruled that an employer that implemented a layoff during the pandemic, which was “deemed”…

Don’t Miss our 26th Annual Employers’ Conference, Labour & Employment Law Update 2012. Register Early! Topics Include: A Terminated Employee’s…

Amanda discusses the law on bonus eligibility during the reasonable notice period

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

In this electronic age, many employers will make offers of employment via email. When the offer is being made to…

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

The Ontario government introduced Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018 on December 6, 2018. Bill 66 passed First Reading, and is…

Jeff Murray discusses a recent landmark contract decision from the Supreme Court of Canada

Many employers include termination clauses in employment contracts to limit their liability when dismissing employees. When employers draft generous termination…

Ontario Court of Appeal Rules Non-Competition Clause Unenforceable – Allison Taylor

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

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