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

Many employers include termination clauses in employment contracts to limit their liability when dismissing employees. When employers draft generous termination…

By Ryan J. Conlin One of the most complex issues under Ontario OH&S law relates to determining which party on a…

Jeff Murray discusses a recent landmark contract decision from the Supreme Court of Canada

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

Employers are often unsure whether they have the right to ask for doctor’s notes (i.e. medical evidence) to justify employee…

Employers are often faced with the galling choice between asserting just cause for termination, and paying potentially large sums of…

The planned legalization of marijuana will likely have a dramatic impact on the workplace. This is particularly so given the…

When an employer terminates an employee without just cause in Ontario, it must either provide reasonable notice of the termination,…

By: Ryan J. Conlin Employers across Ontario are likely breathing a sigh of relief. The Court of Appeal just released…

Probationary periods are often essential tools for both employers and employees to determine the viability of a new employment relationship….

A recent case from the Ontario Court of Justice suggests that workplace policies can be a significant component in determining…

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

The obligations on employers, constructors and other workplace stakeholders once a workplace accident occurs are heavy.  The Occupational Health and Safety…