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

It is common practice for employers to offer departing employees, who are being terminated without cause, a separation package in…

Would it be a constructive dismissal to refuse to pay an employee the third of a million dollars you owe…

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

When must a dismissed employee accept an offer of alternate employment with their employer? In some circumstances, employees will be…

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

By: Jeremy D. Schwartz, Ryan J. Conlin and Erika M. Montisano Most of Ontario’s public health units are now well…

COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruption in the economies all over the world. Employers who have had to lay off or…

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

#MeToo has quickly caught wind as a widespread movement that sheds light on the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment,…

By Landon Young Do employers have a general duty to act honestly and in good faith when dealing with their…

How do you know when an employee has quit her job? It may seem like a simple question, but the…

An office holiday party is a great time to unwind as a team and encourage a sense of community.  Unfortunately,…

Employers who only provide the minimum amounts required by employment standards legislation after termination are gambling. Sometimes this approach can…