COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruption in the economies all over the world. Employers who have had to lay off or…

A recent decision out of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirms that employees cannot give, contractually agreed, notice of…

Don’t Miss our 27th Annual Employers’ Conference: Labour & Employment Law Update 2013. Space is limited.  Register Early! Topics Include:…

In February, we wrote about a decision by the Federal Court of Appeal in Wilson v Atomic Energy Limited (see our earlier…

By: Jeremy Schwartz Some organizations subscribe to the close your eyes and think good thoughts school of drafting, when it comes to…

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

By: Jeremy Schwartz & Frank Portman We have written before that heightened fears of US-sized punitive damage awards in employment law decisions…

Landon Young discusses recent case law on the enforceability of ESA termination provisions.

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance of maintaining composure – and not venting frustrations upon employees….

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

A recent decision, the Court of Appeal, Mady Development Corp. v. Rossetto, clarified an employee’s entitlement to bonuses who has breached…

Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

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

Jeff Murray discusses a recent landmark contract decision from the Supreme Court of Canada

Corporate restructuring is often accompanied by lawsuits by jilted employees claiming constructive dismissal.  In a recent case, the Ontario Court…