The Ontario Superior Court recently struck down a termination clause in an employment agreement because of a seemingly minor ambiguity….

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By: Jeremy Schwartz and Frank Portman A recent French language decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice indicates that…

By: Landon Young There have been a number of cases in recent years considering whether dismissed employees are entitled to awards…

As technology becomes more ubiquitous in the workplace, the importance of having proper policies and discipline to govern the use…

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

In a recent decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal strongly affirmed employers’ right to terminate employees without cause, and without…

The Ontario Labour Relations Board (the “Board”) has issued a landmark decision which clears the path for Foodora couriers to…

Continuing to Work Following Changes to Employment Not Considered Acceptance of Changes – Joe Morrison

Many employers find it necessary to assess new employees’ performance on the job before making a final determination about whether…

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

In Klonteig v West Kelowna (District), the British Columbia Superior Court found that an employer that terminated a firefighter for driving…

In a unique set of circumstances, the Ontario Superior Court recently found that changes to an employment contract which benefited…

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: How the Integrated Accessibility Standards Will Affect You – Jessica Young

Just cause is a difficult standard for employers to meet. In most cases, employees who are terminated from employment will…