In a recent case, Peel Law Association v. Pieters, the Divisional Court overturned a decision of the Human Rights Tribunal finding…

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

In a recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Court dealt with the issue of awarding legal costs…

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

Jessica Young discusses a recent record setting human rights damages award.

The federal government has re-introduced legislation to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).  Bill C-12, Safeguarding Canadians’ Personal…

Employers that decide to implement a profit sharing plan for employees should make sure that the terms of the plan…

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

Jeremy Schwartz discusses the disturbing trend of employees forum shopping in human rights matters, and a recent HRTO decision which…

Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice recently struck down a release signed at a termination meeting.  Read more about this interesting…

Jeremy Schwartz compares the results of two termination grievances arising out of racist and misogynistic tweets.

A recent decision out of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirms that employees cannot give, contractually agreed, notice of…

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

The Ontario Superior Court recently struck down a termination clause in an employment agreement because of a seemingly minor ambiguity….

Date: November 27, 2023 As employers weather the storm of post-pandemic economic sluggishness, rising interest rates and an emboldened workforce,…