The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently ruled in Bowes v. Goss Power Products Ltd., that a fairly standard termination provision…

When is a single, serious instance of misconduct just cause for termination, particularly for a long-service employee? In Fernandes v. Peel…

In this webinar, Ryan Conlin and Landon Young provided guidance for employers on how to respond to the legal challenges…

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

As we roll into December, many employers will be hosting an office holiday party for their employees. While these events…

Employers be warned – engaging in high-handed, bullying behaviour when dismissing an employee may be a costly strategy. The Supreme…

In a past Stringer Update, Releases Protect Employers from Human Rights Complaints, we emphasized the importance of having terminated employees sign…

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

The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada has made several announcements over the past couple weeks regarding proposed changes to…

Technological advancements frequently outpace the law’s ability to respond to the challenges they create. With the click of a button,…

Would it be a constructive dismissal to refuse to pay an employee the third of a million dollars you owe…

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

Most people have received (or sent) a “pocket-dial”, which is an unintentional cell phone call that is made by a…

Don’t Miss our 27th Annual Employers’ Conference: Labour & Employment Law Update 2013. Space is limited.  Register Early! Topics Include:…

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