While employee theft is frequently grounds for termination, shades of grey do appear in the case law. In a recent…

One of the more deceptively complex questions in some cases can be: Who is the employer? Many businesses and organizations…

The government of Quebec has recently introduced new incentives for businesses to promote work-life balance, through its “work-family balance certification”…

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Daniel Gaspar On October 2, 2020, Federal Bill C-4, An Act relating to certain measures in response…

Continuing to Work Following Changes to Employment Not Considered Acceptance of Changes – Joe Morrison

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How do you know when an employee has quit her job? It may seem like a simple question, but the…

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

Canadian employers have been confronted with a veritable ocean of new government programs, which are designed to help weather the…

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

Frank discusses how to best ensure you may rely on disciplinary records to prove just cause

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Amanda Boyce In-house counsel is often the unsung hero of a legal saga, having guided their…

The Ontario Superior Court recently allowed an employee to proceed with claims against his former employer regarding long-term disability insurance,…

COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruption in the economies all over the world. Employers who have had to lay off or…

It is common practice for employers to offer departing employees, who are being terminated without cause, a separation package in…