Frank Portman discusses the implications of the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision that the right to strike is protected…

Employers Not Liable for Tort of Negligent Investigation – But… – Jeffrey Murray and Jeremy Schwartz

It is common practice for employers to offer departing employees, who are being terminated without cause, a separation package in…

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

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a lower court’s ruling that a citizen’s harassing behaviour toward…

In the second quarter of 2014, the Ministry of Labour conducted an enforcement “blitz,” targeting companies in several sectors with intern…

Technological advancements frequently outpace the law’s ability to respond to the challenges they create. With the click of a button,…

Allison discusses the difference between a valid and invalid resignation

By: Ryan J. Conlin and Jeremy D. Schwartz Historically, workers’ compensation law placed a highly restrictive definition on traumatic mental…

Many employers include termination clauses in employment contracts to limit their liability when dismissing employees. When employers draft generous termination…

Many employers include termination clauses in employment contracts to limit their liability when dismissing employees. When employers draft generous termination…

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

By Jeremy Schwartz and Haadi Malik In 2020, the Federal Government introduced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”), which was…

Landon Young provides draws on recent, wrongful dismissal caselaw to provide guidance to employers considering whether to terminate an employee…

The Ontario Superior Court recently found that an employee had been constructively dismissed when her employer reneged on its promise…