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

A business’ obligations to its workers will depend on whether the workers are employees or independent contractors. However, a recent…

A recent decision of the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Sabbah v. University of Ottawa, demonstrates how mistakes in presenting new employment contracts…

At times, employers despair at the perceived narrowing of the requirements of just cause for termination. With many adjudicators focused on…

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that representative plaintiff Cindy Fulakwa can proceed with her class action against…

Employers be warned – engaging in high-handed, bullying behaviour when dismissing an employee may be a costly strategy. The Supreme…

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

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

The Divisional Court recently upheld a trial decision finding that an employer did not defame a former employee when it…

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

When an employer terminates an employee without just cause in Ontario, it must either provide reasonable notice of the termination,…

This is segment 5 of 5 from our Q3 webinar held on Thursday, October 10, “Risks Associated with Reducing Post-Retirement Benefits”

By: Landon Young and Jessica Young   Non-unionized employees are entitled to “reasonable notice” of termination under the common law, or…

Even as the world grapples with variants and what appears to be the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers…

When must a dismissed employee accept an offer of alternate employment with their employer? In some circumstances, employees will be…