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

Just cause is a difficult standard for employers to meet. In most cases, employees who are terminated from employment will…

A recent decision of the Divisional Court raises the issue of when an individual can be found personally liable in…

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

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) recently awarded $101,363.16, representing four years’ lost salary, and $15,000.00 for injury to dignity,…

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

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

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

In February, we wrote about a decision by the Federal Court of Appeal in Wilson v Atomic Energy Limited (see our earlier…

By: Jeremy D. Schwartz and Frank B. Portman The recent Supreme Court decision in Sattva Capital Corp v Creston Moly Corp …

We have previously written on the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Danbury v 1416088 Ontario Ltd (see our…

Landon Young discusses a recent wrongful dismissal class action lawsuit and the potential impact on employment litigation

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

A recent decision of the Divisional Court raises the issue of when an individual can be found personally liable in…

The calendar has now changed over to 2015, and with the New Year comes an interesting legal situation for certain…