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

By: Amanda D. Boyce and Erika M. Montisano  A recent and troubling decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice…

In a past Stringer Update, Releases Protect Employers from Human Rights Complaints, we emphasized the importance of having terminated employees sign…

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

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

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

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 awarded four months of pay in lieu of reasonable notice to an employee with less…

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

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

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

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

Frank Portman discusses a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision which greatly increased the scope of general and other damages…

The government of Quebec has recently introduced new incentives for businesses to promote work-life balance, through its “work-family balance certification”…

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