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

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

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Frank Portman A recent French language decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice indicates that…

Taking the Panic out of Pandemic Planning – Ryan Conacher

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

By: Jeremy Schwartz Employers often remark, with varying degrees of intention, that they would rather close up shop than manage…

Employers that decide to implement a profit sharing plan for employees should make sure that the terms of the plan…

A recent WSIAT decision considered the question of the impact of payments received by a worker receiving loss of earnings benefits upon…

Jeremy Schwartz discusses recent punitive damages awards in Ontario

Corporate restructuring is often accompanied by lawsuits by jilted employees claiming constructive dismissal.  In a recent case, the Ontario Court…

Don’t Miss our 27th Annual Employers’ Conference: Labour & Employment Law Update 2013. Space is limited.  Register Early! Topics Include:…

By: Ryan J. Conlin and Jeremy D. Schwartz Historically, workers’ compensation law placed a highly restrictive definition on traumatic mental…

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: What Employers Need to Know Now – Jessica Young

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

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision serves to remind employers that the presumption of provincial jurisdiction over labour relations…