A recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”), Hussey v. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough Incorporated (“BBBS”), is…

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

When is an owner also an “employee”?  The Supreme Court of Canada recently rendered a decision on the question of…

Over a period of five months, Crown Metal Packaging Canada LP provided Mr. Di Tomaso with five notices of termination, containing four…

2014 saw the introduction of three new leaves protected under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”). These new leaves can result…

By: Landon Young There have been a number of cases in recent years considering whether dismissed employees are entitled to awards…

Navigating the intricate legal environment of a merger, acquisition, takeover or other corporate restructuring can be difficult enough without the…

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

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

Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

The Ontario Superior Court recently confirmed that for a court to award damages based on the manner in which an…

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

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

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

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