In Lancia v. Park Dentistry, the Ontario Superior Court confirmed that employers can change the fundamental terms of an employee’s employment,…

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

In April of 2009, a little known law called the Apology Act (the “Act”) entered into force.  A very short act, it primarily…

To be enforceable, non-competition agreements must, as a general rule, be reasonable and unambiguous in terms of their geographic scope,…

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently denied entitlement to bonus payout to an employee who quit his job. The Court…

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

Terminating employees in Canada can be expensive. Non-unionized employees are owed “reasonable notice” under the common law, or pay in…

A recent decision of Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal has provided clarity to a decades-long debate as to whether non-unionized, federally regulated…

Rehiring Former Employees: Avoiding the Risk of “Continuous Employment” – Allison Taylor

Allison Taylor will present this insightful webinar for the Ontario Bar Association on March 12.  She will discuss related issues including leaves…

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

We’ve had a year to digest significant changes to labour and employment legislation, and the courts and tribunals continue to…

Don’t Miss our 27th Annual Employers’ Conference: Labour & Employment Law Update 2013. Space is limited.  Register Early! Topics Include:…

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

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