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

A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court is a reminder to employers that dismissal for just cause must be…

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

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: How the Integrated Accessibility Standards Will Affect You – Jessica Young

By: Amanda D. Boyce and Erika M. Montisano  A recent and troubling decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice…

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

By: Ryan Conlin  In what appears to be a response to considerable confusion in the construction industry, Ontario’s Chief Prevention…

We’ve had a year to digest significant changes to labour and employment legislation, and the courts and tribunals continue to…

Employers, ever-weary of the next judicial pronouncement on the enforceability of specific termination clauses in employment contracts, may mark a…

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

Ryan Conlin summarizes and comments upon the significant amendments Bill 18 has effected to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, Workplace Safety…

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

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

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

Allison Taylor discusses the recent Federal Court of Appeal decision which outlined a new, balanced test for family status discrimination…