Allison discusses the difference between a valid and invalid resignation

At times, employers despair at the perceived narrowing of the requirements of just cause for termination. With many adjudicators focused on…

Date: Mar 04. 2022 The Omicron wave appears to be receding and there is cautious optimism that the worst of…

Employers in Ontario must be cautious before implementing “temporary” layoffs.  Unless the employee and employer have a clear and valid…

As work patterns change in the modern era, the line between independent contractor and employee can often become blurry.  A…

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

The government of Quebec has recently introduced new incentives for businesses to promote work-life balance, through its “work-family balance certification”…

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

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

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

Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

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

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Jessica Young Recently, the Ontario Government provided new details regarding the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (the “ORPP”). The…

In a recent Court of Appeal Decision, Elsegood v Cambridge Spring Services, the Court awarded common law damages to an employee…

Amanda discusses the law on bonus eligibility during the reasonable notice period