Most people have received (or sent) a “pocket-dial”, which is an unintentional cell phone call that is made by a…

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

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

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

The Ontario Superior Court recently found that an employee had been constructively dismissed when her employer reneged on its promise…

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

Don’t Forget to Consider “Consideration” – Jeremy Schwartz

A well-drafted contract protects not only the company but also its employees and senior personnel. In a recent decision, Richards v….

Jeremy Schwartz discusses recent punitive damages awards in Ontario

By: Jeremy Schwartz & Frank Portman We have written before that heightened fears of US-sized punitive damage awards in employment law decisions…

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

Jessica Young discusses recent enforcement activities under the new Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

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

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

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