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

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

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

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

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By: Landon Young and Jessica Young “Change or die” has become a truism in business today.  Employers must be able…

Canadian employees are presumptively entitled to “reasonable notice” of termination.  Although this entitlement can be limited to some extent by…

Jeremy Schwartz discusses how to avoid and address workplace sexual harassment.

Summary judgment has increasingly become a process used to litigate wrongful dismissal actions. It can be attractive as it allows…

By: Allison Taylor Employers should be dismayed by the result in the recent case before the Ontario Court of Appeal…

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently overruled a decision regarding a termination clause, finding that the provision clearly and unambiguously…

Employers often avoid making significant, compliance-oriented changes for fear that employees will discover their rights have been violated for years…

As we roll into December, many employers will be hosting an office holiday party for their employees. While these events…

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