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

When is a single, serious instance of misconduct just cause for termination, particularly for a long-service employee? In Fernandes v. Peel…

Employers are often unsure whether they have the right to ask for doctor’s notes (i.e. medical evidence) to justify employee…

Jeff Murray discusses a recent landmark contract decision from the Supreme Court of Canada

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

This is segment 3 of 5 from our Q3 webinar held on Thursday, October 10, “Breach of Confidentiality Clauses in Settlements”

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

The Canadian law on workplace violence and harassment continues to develop, particularly in relation to the duty to investigate. Employers…

It has been a year since the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v. Figliola (“Figliola”). In…

A recent decision by the British Columbia Court of Appeal highlights the importance of carefully crafting written employment agreements whenever shares are…

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

Employers will be disappointed to hear the results of a recent decision in which the Ontario Court of Appeal declared…

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) recently awarded $101,363.16, representing four years’ lost salary, and $15,000.00 for injury to dignity,…

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

Take It or Leave It: How NOT to Change Terms in an Employment Contract – Greg McGinnis and Jeremy Schwartz