A well-drafted contract protects not only the company but also its employees and senior personnel. In a recent decision, Richards v….

Anyone involved in the human resources side of management will be familiar with the concept of notice periods for terminated…

By: Ryan J. Conlin and Jeremy D. Schwartz Historically, workers’ compensation law placed a highly restrictive definition on traumatic mental…

Jeremy Schwartz discusses recent punitive damages awards in Ontario

Frank Portman discusses a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision which greatly increased the scope of general and other damages…

Canadian employees are presumptively entitled to “reasonable notice” of termination.  Although this entitlement can be limited to some extent by…

The AODA Employment Standard deadlines are not as far away as they may seem. The Employment Standard is one of…

Allison Taylor discusses the recent Federal Court of Appeal decision which outlined a new, balanced test for family status discrimination…

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: What Employers Need to Know Now – Jessica Young

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

Don’t Forget to Consider “Consideration” – Jeremy Schwartz

By Landon Young Do employers have a general duty to act honestly and in good faith when dealing with their…

Ryan Conlin summarizes and comments upon the significant amendments Bill 18 has effected to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, Workplace Safety…

Ontario Court of Appeal Rules Non-Competition Clause Unenforceable – Allison Taylor

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