Employer Hit Hard for Discontinuing Disability Benefits Shortly After Termination – Landon Young

Increasingly, the courts are striking down termination provisions in employment contracts resulting in lengthy common law notice awards to employees. …

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

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Amanda Boyce In-house counsel is often the unsung hero of a legal saga, having guided their…

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

In Lancia v. Park Dentistry, the Ontario Superior Court confirmed that employers can change the fundamental terms of an employee’s employment,…

Hot on the heels of the announcement of the recent MOL enforcement blitz, a freshly filed statement of claim in…

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) recently awarded $101,363.16, representing four years’ lost salary, and $15,000.00 for injury to dignity,…

An Ontario Court has signaled that it is prepared to adjudicate wrongful dismissal cases very quickly where the employer has not asserted…

Don’t Miss our 26th Annual Employers’ Conference, Labour & Employment Law Update 2012. Register Early! Topics Include: A Terminated Employee’s…

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

In a unique set of circumstances, the Ontario Superior Court recently found that changes to an employment contract which benefited…

Rehiring Former Employees: Avoiding the Risk of “Continuous Employment” – Allison Taylor

Just cause is a difficult standard for employers to meet. In most cases, employees who are terminated from employment will…

Jeff Murray discusses a recent landmark contract decision from the Supreme Court of Canada

Continuing to Work Following Changes to Employment Not Considered Acceptance of Changes – Joe Morrison