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

In this electronic age, many employers will make offers of employment via email. When the offer is being made to…

#MeToo has quickly caught wind as a widespread movement that sheds light on the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment,…

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

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

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: What Employers Need to Know Now – Jessica Young

Canadian employers have been confronted with a veritable ocean of new government programs, which are designed to help weather the…

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Employers who only provide the minimum amounts required by employment standards legislation after termination are gambling. Sometimes this approach can…

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

An Ontario Court has signaled that it is prepared to adjudicate wrongful dismissal cases very quickly where the employer has not asserted…

Hot on the heels of the announcement of the recent MOL enforcement blitz, a freshly filed statement of claim in…

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

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

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