Landon Young discusses how to avoid the fixed term contract trap.

In February, we wrote about a decision by the Federal Court of Appeal in Wilson v Atomic Energy Limited (see our earlier…

Landon Young discusses a recent wrongful dismissal class action lawsuit and the potential impact on employment litigation

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently overruled a decision regarding a termination clause, finding that the provision clearly and unambiguously…

In a decision by a rare, five-judge panel, the Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) ruled that a specific notice provision…

When a company purchases another business, it is important to consider the legal implications respecting the status of employees. The…

Ryan Conlin and Jeremy Schwartz discuss Bill 146 and the potential impact on employers.

Employers are often faced with the galling choice between asserting just cause for termination, and paying potentially large sums of…

Corporate restructuring is often accompanied by lawsuits by jilted employees claiming constructive dismissal.  In a recent case, the Ontario Court…

As we roll into December, many employers will be hosting an office holiday party for their employees. While these events…

Compliance with the new Employment Standard under AODA – Jessica Young

Employers be warned – engaging in high-handed, bullying behaviour when dismissing an employee may be a costly strategy. The Supreme…

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Frank Portman A recent French language decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice indicates that…

On September 4, 2020, Ryan and Jeremy discussed the legal tightrope in terms of employee attendance management, that employers must…

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