An often-contentious issue in wrongful dismissal litigation is whether an employee is entitled to a bonus that accrues or would…

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

Jurisdiction over employment in First Nations and aboriginal employers can be a complicated issue.  Until recently, different courts seemed to…

By: Jeremy D. Schwartz and Frank B. Portman The recent Supreme Court decision in Sattva Capital Corp v Creston Moly Corp …

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

Landon Young discusses how to avoid the fixed term contract trap.

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

In this webinar, Ryan Conlin and Landon Young provided guidance for employers on how to respond to the legal challenges…

While employee theft is frequently grounds for termination, shades of grey do appear in the case law. In a recent…

Many employers prepare written employment agreements that limit employee entitlements on termination of employment. In the absence of an enforceable…

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

Taking the Panic out of Pandemic Planning – Ryan Conacher

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

Allison discusses the difference between a valid and invalid resignation

When is an owner also an “employee”?  The Supreme Court of Canada recently rendered a decision on the question of…