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

The Supreme Court of Canada (”SCC”) recently weighed in on an interesting point of law: to what extent can the courts…

Employers charged with violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act) can escape conviction by proving they exercised due diligence, often referred…

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

One of the most interesting questions that arose after the Bill C-45 amendments to the Criminal Code, is whether a defendant…

Employers are often told by their lawyers that satisfying a Court that there is “just cause” to terminate an employee…

Frank Portman discusses the implications of the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision that the right to strike is protected…

The recent admission of a large number of new health professions to those recognized in the Ontario Regulated Health Professions Act,…

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

In what can only be described as a fairly novel case, a Union brought a grievance to the Labour Relations Board on…

Just cause is a difficult standard for employers to meet. In most cases, employees who are terminated from employment will…

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

Ryan Conlin A recent sentencing decision involving the owner of a small roofing company suggests that the Courts may be…

By Ryan J. Conlin One of the most complex issues under Ontario OH&S law relates to determining which party on a…