Frank Portman discusses a recent case in which the Ontario Court of Appeal reversed a trial decision and substituted a…

Frank discusses how to best ensure you may rely on disciplinary records to prove just cause

By Jeremy Schwartz The Ontario Superior Court has ruled that an employer that implemented a layoff during the pandemic, which was “deemed”…

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

Probationary periods are often essential tools for both employers and employees to determine the viability of a new employment relationship….

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

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

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

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

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

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

Although the final report from The Changing Workplaces Review is not expected until later this year, the Ontario New Democratic Party (“NDP”)…

Over a period of five months, Crown Metal Packaging Canada LP provided Mr. Di Tomaso with five notices of termination, containing four…

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

The Ontario Superior Court recently struck down a termination clause in an employment agreement because of a seemingly minor ambiguity….