Allison discusses the difference between a valid and invalid resignation

Increasingly, the courts are striking down termination provisions in employment contracts resulting in lengthy common law notice awards to employees. …

By: Jeremy D. Schwartz, Ryan J. Conlin and Erika M. Montisano Most of Ontario’s public health units are now well…

The Divisional Court recently upheld a trial decision finding that an employer did not defame a former employee when it…

As work patterns change in the modern era, the line between independent contractor and employee can often become blurry.  A…

This is segment 3 of 5 from our Q3 webinar held on Thursday, October 10, “Breach of Confidentiality Clauses in Settlements”

By: Ryan J. Conlin and Jeremy D. Schwartz Historically, workers’ compensation law placed a highly restrictive definition on traumatic mental…

The Court of Appeal recently confirmed that an employer defamed an ex-employee when the employer filed a false report with…

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

The Ontario Superior Court recently awarded an employee on leave due to disability, damages representing the salary he would have…

The law in Canada regarding random drug and alcohol testing has been inconsistent for some time, with the Alberta and…

Ontario Court of Appeal Rules Non-Competition Clause Unenforceable – Allison Taylor

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has refused to permit a group of former Allstate Insurance employees to sue Allstate…

A recent decision by the British Columbia Court of Appeal highlights the importance of carefully crafting written employment agreements whenever shares are…

The AODA Employment Standard deadlines are not as far away as they may seem. The Employment Standard is one of…