Employers have made their plans; they’ve hunkered down; and they’ve sheltered in place. As we traverse the long and winding…

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

Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, passed its third and final reading today. With Liberal and NDP MPPs…

In April of 2009, a little known law called the Apology Act (the “Act”) entered into force.  A very short act, it primarily…

By Landon Young Do employers have a general duty to act honestly and in good faith when dealing with their…

Frank Portman discusses a recent case in which the Ontario Court of Appeal reversed a trial decision and substituted a…

Employer Hit Hard for Discontinuing Disability Benefits Shortly After Termination – Landon Young

A business’ obligations to its workers will depend on whether the workers are employees or independent contractors. However, a recent…

Jessica Young explains the inherent risks associated with “encouraging” employees to retire.

A recent WSIAT decision considered the question of the impact of payments received by a worker receiving loss of earnings benefits upon…

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

Employers have made their plans; they’ve hunkered down; and they’ve sheltered in place. As we traverse the long and winding…

The U.S. Labour Department has recently commenced an initiative to require employers to prepare and adopt compliance plans to ensure…

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

The Ontario Superior Court recently awarded four months of pay in lieu of reasonable notice to an employee with less…