One of the more deceptively complex questions in some cases can be: Who is the employer? Many businesses and organizations…

Allison discusses the difference between a valid and invalid resignation

The Ontario Court of Appeal has released its concise decision in Brito v. Canac Kitchens, in which the court upheld a…

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

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

This is segment 1 of 5 from our Q3 webinar held on Thursday, October 10, “Upcoming AODA Obligations – What You Need…

The Ontario Superior Court recently awarded four months of pay in lieu of reasonable notice to an employee with less…

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

The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.  Not since H1N1 and SARS before that, have employers faced…

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

The Ontario Superior Court recently allowed an employee to proceed with claims against his former employer regarding long-term disability insurance,…

Many employers find it necessary to assess new employees’ performance on the job before making a final determination about whether…

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

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

This is segment 3 of 5 from our Q3 webinar held on Thursday, October 10, “Breach of Confidentiality Clauses in Settlements”