Many employers prepare written employment agreements that limit employee entitlements on termination of employment. In the absence of an enforceable…

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance of maintaining composure – and not venting frustrations upon employees….

By: Landon Young & Jeremy Schwartz A release of claims signed by an employee upon termination has been struck down…

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

A recent decision out of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirms that employees cannot give, contractually agreed, notice of…

Hot on the heels of the announcement of the recent MOL enforcement blitz, a freshly filed statement of claim in…

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

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

When an employer terminates an employee without just cause in Ontario, it must either provide reasonable notice of the termination,…

Our first quarterly, HR-Law Webinar was a great success, with over 150 registrants.  Thank you to those who joined us…

Responding to Human Rights Harassment Complaints: Guidelines from the HRTO – Jeremy Schwartz

The Ontario Superior Court recently confirmed that for a court to award damages based on the manner in which an…

Hot on the heels of the announcement of the recent MOL enforcement blitz, a freshly filed statement of claim in…

The Ontario Superior Court recently recognized a new tort that would allow employees to sue their employers for harassment in…

Courts Refuse to Restrain Former Salesperson from Competing – Greg McGinnis and Jeremy Schwartz