2016 Q2 HR-Law Webinar Part 2: ONCA Finds Just Cause

The Ontario Superior Court recently awarded four months of pay in lieu of reasonable notice to an employee with less…

A recent decision of the Divisional Court raises the issue of when an individual can be found personally liable in…

Frank Portman discusses a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision which greatly increased the scope of general and other damages…

The Canadian law on workplace violence and harassment continues to develop, particularly in relation to the duty to investigate. Employers…

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

By: Jeremy D. Schwartz and Frank B. Portman The recent Supreme Court decision in Sattva Capital Corp v Creston Moly Corp …

Don’t Forget to Consider “Consideration” – Jeremy Schwartz

A recent decision by the British Columbia Court of Appeal highlights the importance of carefully crafting written employment agreements whenever shares are…

Corporate restructuring is often accompanied by lawsuits by jilted employees claiming constructive dismissal.  In a recent case, the Ontario Court…

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

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

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

Bill 30, An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 in respect of family caregiver leave, went through its second…

Many employers prepare written employment agreements that limit employee entitlements on termination of employment. In the absence of an enforceable…

An often-contentious issue in wrongful dismissal litigation is whether an employee is entitled to a bonus that accrues or would…