A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance of maintaining composure – and not venting frustrations upon employees….

Amanda discusses the law on bonus eligibility during the reasonable notice period

A recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”), Hussey v. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough Incorporated (“BBBS”), is…

By: Landon Young and Jessica Young “Change or die” has become a truism in business today.  Employers must be able…

In a recent blog, we discussed the trend toward the use of summary judgement motions to resolve wrongful dismissal actions. By…

In a recent decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal strongly affirmed employers’ right to terminate employees without cause, and without…

Many employers prepare written employment agreements that limit employee entitlements on termination of employment. In the absence of an enforceable…

In a recent Court of Appeal Decision, Elsegood v Cambridge Spring Services, the Court awarded common law damages to an employee…

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

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

Date: Mar 28. 2022 The Ontario Government has proposed significant legislative changes that may impact how accident investigations and enforcement…

By: Landon Young & Jeremy Schwartz A release of claims signed by an employee upon termination has been struck down…

The law in Canada regarding random drug and alcohol testing has been inconsistent for some time, with the Alberta and…

Navigating the intricate legal environment of a merger, acquisition, takeover or other corporate restructuring can be difficult enough without the…

Disability management is a challenging issue for HR professionals. An employee with a disability may require an extended absence from…