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

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

Jeremy Schwartz compares the results of two termination grievances arising out of racist and misogynistic tweets.

Responding to Human Rights Harassment Complaints: Guidelines from the HRTO – Jeremy Schwartz

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision dealt a blow to employers’ ability to credit employee mitigation efforts and income…

Hot on the heels of the announcement of the recent MOL enforcement blitz, a freshly filed statement of claim in…

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

The Canadian law on workplace violence and harassment continues to develop, particularly in relation to the duty to investigate. Employers…

The Ontario Court of Appeal has released its concise decision in Brito v. Canac Kitchens, in which the court upheld a…

Rehiring Former Employees: Avoiding the Risk of “Continuous Employment” – Allison Taylor

Jurisdiction over employment in First Nations and aboriginal employers can be a complicated issue.  Until recently, different courts seemed to…

Allison discusses the difference between a valid and invalid resignation

An office holiday party is a great time to unwind as a team and encourage a sense of community.  Unfortunately,…

By: Landon Young and Jessica Young Does a terminated employee have a duty to accept an offer of re-employment after termination? This issue…