Frank Portman discusses a recent case in which the Ontario Court of Appeal reversed a trial decision and substituted a finding of just cause.
Jeremy D. Schwartz / About Author
Related Posts
Putting on the Brakes: The Limits of the Common Employer Doctrine
One of the more deceptively complex questions in some cases can be: Who is the employer? Many businesses and organizations…
10 Jun 2016
Federal Court of Appeal Rules on When Federal Employers Must Appoint a Workplace Violence Investigator
The Canadian law on workplace violence and harassment continues to develop, particularly in relation to the duty to investigate. Employers…
22 Mar 2016
2016 Q2 HR-Law Webinar Part 1: Fixed Term Trap
Landon Young discusses how to avoid the fixed term contract trap.
19 Jul 2016
Courts Refuse to Restrain Former Salesperson from Competing – Greg McGinnis and Jeremy Schwartz
Courts Refuse to Restrain Former Salesperson from Competing – Greg McGinnis and Jeremy Schwartz
04 Mar 2008
Jurisdictional disputes in employment contracts
In this electronic age, many employers will make offers of employment via email. When the offer is being made to…
06 Mar 2014
Mitigating by returning to work: it depends on the circumstances
When must a dismissed employee accept an offer of alternate employment with their employer? In some circumstances, employees will be…
02 Jun 2017
2014 Q3 StringerLLP HR Law Webinar, Segment 4: AODA Enforcement Update
Jessica Young discusses recent enforcement activities under the new Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
14 Oct 2014
Don’t Read This Article. Post the New Employment Standards Act Poster!
Don’t Read This Article. Post the New Employment Standards Act Poster!
12 Mar 2008
Court Strikes Down Release Signed on Termination
Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice recently struck down a release signed at a termination meeting. Read more about this interesting…
18 Jun 2012
2013 Q4 StringerLLP HR Law Webinar, Segment 4: Punitive Damages
Jeremy Schwartz discusses recent punitive damages awards in Ontario
21 Jan 2014
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
British Columbia Court of Appeal Overturns Lower Court Decision on Profit Sharing Plan
Employers that decide to implement a profit sharing plan for employees should make sure that the terms of the plan…
14 Feb 2014
Jumping to Conclusions Proves Costly for Employer
A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court is a reminder to employers that dismissal for just cause must be…
08 Jan 2016
Register Now for our 27th Annual Employers’ Conference, Labour & Employment Law Update 2013
Don’t Miss our 27th Annual Employers’ Conference: Labour & Employment Law Update 2013. Space is limited. Register Early! Topics Include:…
20 Aug 2013
Employer Not Required to Bridge Terminated Employee to Retirement
By: Landon Young and Jessica Young Non-unionized employees are entitled to “reasonable notice” of termination under the common law, or…
20 Apr 2015