Take It or Leave It: How NOT to Change Terms in an Employment Contract – Greg McGinnis and Jeremy Schwartz

A recent decision, the Court of Appeal, Mady Development Corp. v. Rossetto, clarified an employee’s entitlement to bonuses who has breached…

Landon Young discusses how to avoid the fixed term contract trap.

In Lancia v. Park Dentistry, the Ontario Superior Court confirmed that employers can change the fundamental terms of an employee’s employment,…

The Divisional Court recently upheld a trial decision finding that an employer did not defame a former employee when it…

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently overruled a decision regarding a termination clause, finding that the provision clearly and unambiguously…

By Jeremy Schwartz and Haadi Malik In 2020, the Federal Government introduced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”), which was…

Navigating the intricate legal environment of a merger, acquisition, takeover or other corporate restructuring can be difficult enough without the…

The Ontario Superior Court recently recognized a new tort that would allow employees to sue their employers for harassment in…

Landon Young discusses a recent wrongful dismissal class action lawsuit and the potential impact on employment litigation

As technology becomes more ubiquitous in the workplace, the importance of having proper policies and discipline to govern the use…

Disability management is a challenging issue for HR professionals. An employee with a disability may require an extended absence from…

The Ontario Superior Court recently struck down a termination clause in an employment agreement because of a seemingly minor ambiguity….

Probationary periods are often essential tools for both employers and employees to determine the viability of a new employment relationship….

By: Landon Young There have been a number of cases in recent years considering whether dismissed employees are entitled to awards…