Landon Young discusses how to avoid the fixed term contract trap.
Jeremy D. Schwartz / About Author
Related Posts
Short Service Employee gets Four Months’ Pay in Lieu of Reasonable Notice
The Ontario Superior Court recently awarded four months of pay in lieu of reasonable notice to an employee with less…
16 Nov 2017
Internship Enforcement Update
In the second quarter of 2014, the Ministry of Labour conducted an enforcement “blitz,” targeting companies in several sectors with intern…
08 Oct 2014
Probationary clauses: A double-edged sword for employers
Many employers find it necessary to assess new employees’ performance on the job before making a final determination about whether…
17 Feb 2017
New U.S. Labour Department Initiatives to Increase Compliance with Employment Standards
The U.S. Labour Department has recently commenced an initiative to require employers to prepare and adopt compliance plans to ensure…
15 Jun 2010
Court of Appeal Protects Manager from Personal Liability on Employee Termination
A well-drafted contract protects not only the company but also its employees and senior personnel. In a recent decision, Richards v….
09 Jan 2013
Embracing the #MeToo Movement
#MeToo has quickly caught wind as a widespread movement that sheds light on the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment,…
18 Sep 2019
The Accidental Termination
A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance of maintaining composure – and not venting frustrations upon employees….
15 Mar 2017
Significant OHSA Amendments Slated for 2022
Date: Mar 28. 2022 The Ontario Government has proposed significant legislative changes that may impact how accident investigations and enforcement…
28 Mar 2022
Once a Construction Employee, Not Always a Construction Employee? Ontario Court Finds Yet Another Way to Invalidate a Termination Clause
By: Amanda D. Boyce and Erika M. Montisano A recent and troubling decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice…
20 Jul 2020
Ontario Court Awards Dependent Contractors over Two Years of Notice
As work patterns change in the modern era, the line between independent contractor and employee can often become blurry. A…
10 Jun 2015
Using independent contractor not a “get out of jail free” card
A business’ obligations to its workers will depend on whether the workers are employees or independent contractors. However, a recent…
12 Apr 2017
Take It or Leave It: How NOT to Change Terms in an Employment Contract – Greg McGinnis and Jeremy Schwartz
Take It or Leave It: How NOT to Change Terms in an Employment Contract – Greg McGinnis and Jeremy Schwartz
23 Jun 2008
Jurisdiction Over First Nations’ Employment and Labour Issues: Is it Federal or Provincial?
Jurisdiction over employment in First Nations and aboriginal employers can be a complicated issue. Until recently, different courts seemed to…
13 Sep 2011
Minister Jason Kenney Announces changes to the Immigration System to Promote Canadian Labour Market
The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada has made several announcements over the past couple weeks regarding proposed changes to…
30 Apr 2012
When Can a Terminated Employee Reject an Offer of Re-Employment?
By: Landon Young and Jessica Young Does a terminated employee have a duty to accept an offer of re-employment after termination? This issue…
25 Sep 2015