Employers Not Liable for Tort of Negligent Investigation – But… – Jeffrey Murray and Jeremy Schwartz

Jeff Murray discusses social host liability for employers.

Taking the Panic out of Pandemic Planning – Ryan Conacher

A business’ obligations to its workers will depend on whether the workers are employees or independent contractors. However, a recent…

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

The Ontario Superior Court recently awarded an employee on leave due to disability, damages representing the salary he would have…

It is common practice for employers to offer departing employees, who are being terminated without cause, a separation package in…

In 2020, employers were faced with unprecedented legal challenges brought on by the pandemic. Meanwhile, the courts and tribunals issued…

Jurisdiction over employment in First Nations and aboriginal employers can be a complicated issue.  Until recently, different courts seemed to…

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Daniel Gaspar On October 2, 2020, Federal Bill C-4, An Act relating to certain measures in response…

Courts Refuse to Restrain Former Salesperson from Competing – Greg McGinnis and Jeremy Schwartz

Class Action for Unpaid Overtime Derailed: Is this the End of High-profile Overtime Class Proceedings? – Landon Young and Ryan…

The claim was filed 28 years ago by female employees of Canada Post with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (the…

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

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

A recent decision of the Divisional Court raises the issue of when an individual can be found personally liable in…