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

The Alberta Court of Appeal recently upheld a trial decision that struck a termination clause down as unenforceable. The Facts…

“A Lawyer’s Perspective on Pot in the Workplace” – Ryan Conlin speaks to CBC Radio on Here and Now Toronto 

A well-drafted contract protects not only the company but also its employees and senior personnel. In a recent decision, Richards v….

Employers are often faced with the galling choice between asserting just cause for termination, and paying potentially large sums of…

Allison Taylor discusses the recent Federal Court of Appeal decision which outlined a new, balanced test for family status discrimination…

Most people have received (or sent) a “pocket-dial”, which is an unintentional cell phone call that is made by a…

In a recent Court of Appeal Decision, Elsegood v Cambridge Spring Services, the Court awarded common law damages to an employee…

A recent decision of the Divisional Court raises the issue of when an individual can be found personally liable in…

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

Allison Taylor discusses recent decisions from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario suggesting a disturbing trend in that tribunal permitting…

Supreme Court Allows Employees to “Double-Up” on Pregnancy and Parental Benefits A regular point of contention between unions and employers…

Canadian employees are presumptively entitled to “reasonable notice” of termination.  Although this entitlement can be limited to some extent by…

Disability management is a challenging issue for HR professionals. An employee with a disability may require an extended absence from…

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Amanda Boyce In-house counsel is often the unsung hero of a legal saga, having guided their…