Recent amendments to Rule 76 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure will help to reduce legal costs and streamline the litigation…
general litigation
The fundamental principle of workers’ compensation across Canada is that workers who suffer an injury “in the course of employment”…
The Ontario Superior Court recently found that sexual harassment does not necessarily “arise out of” the employment relationship, even when…
In Ontario, employers who dismiss employees for just cause often have an uphill battle. Just cause is a high standard,…
Anyone involved in the human resources side of management will be familiar with the concept of notice periods for terminated…
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released its decision in Ali v O-Two Medical, which highlights the risks of taking a…
Confidentiality clauses are routinely inserted into settlement agreements when employers resolve legal disputes with workers. We are often asked by…
An office holiday party is a great time to unwind as a team and encourage a sense of community. Unfortunately,…
In a recent decision, Downey v. Encore International Inc., the Ontario Court of Appeal took a flexible approach based heavily on the…
The CBC News reports that Supreme Court of Canada Justices Ian Binnie and Louise Charron have announced they will retire on August 30,…