On September 4, 2020, Ryan and Jeremy discussed the legal tightrope in terms of employee attendance management, that employers must…

By Jeremy Schwartz The Ontario Superior Court has ruled that an employer that implemented a layoff during the pandemic, which was “deemed”…

When an employer terminates an employee without just cause in Ontario, it must either provide reasonable notice of the termination,…

By: Allison Taylor Employers should be dismayed by the result in the recent case before the Ontario Court of Appeal…

The Ontario government introduced Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018 on December 6, 2018. Bill 66 passed First Reading, and is…

Premier Kathleen Wynne announced this morning that the Ontario government would introduce new legislation aimed at increasing pay transparency as…

Jeremy Schwartz discusses recent punitive damages awards in Ontario

Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

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

Summary judgment has increasingly become a process used to litigate wrongful dismissal actions. It can be attractive as it allows…

The Court of Appeal recently confirmed that an employer defamed an ex-employee when the employer filed a false report with…

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance of maintaining composure – and not venting frustrations upon employees….

When a company purchases another business, it is important to consider the legal implications respecting the status of employees. The…

The recent admission of a large number of new health professions to those recognized in the Ontario Regulated Health Professions Act,…

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Frank Portman A recent French language decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice indicates that…