Ontario’s Divisional Court has overturned a lower court decision, finding instead that an employee could not pursue a wrongful dismissal…
wrongful dismissal litigation
In a recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal, Chevalier v. Active Tire & Auto Centre Inc., an employee with 33…
In a recent blog, we discussed the trend toward the use of summary judgement motions to resolve wrongful dismissal actions. By…
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In a recent decision, General Motors of Canada Limited v. Johnson, the Ontario Court of Appeal provided clarity on an employee’s…
An Ontario Court has signaled that it is prepared to adjudicate wrongful dismissal cases very quickly where the employer has not asserted…
11 Jul: Appeal Court Finds Compensation for Loss During Notice Period Trumps Shareholders’ Agreement
A recent decision by the British Columbia Court of Appeal highlights the importance of carefully crafting written employment agreements whenever shares are…
When a company purchases another business, it is important to consider the legal implications respecting the status of employees. The…
A well-drafted contract protects not only the company but also its employees and senior personnel. In a recent decision, Richards v….
Don’t Miss our 26th Annual Employers’ Conference, Labour & Employment Law Update 2012. Register Early! Topics Include: A Terminated Employee’s…