Court of Appeal Clarifies Thresholds for Constructive Dismissal, Intentional Infliction of Mental Suffering
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3445″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]In 2019, workplace harassment and sexual harassment are receiving considerably more attention than ever before.
Saving Provisions Are Not a Silver Bullet for Ensuring Termination Clause Enforceability
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3445″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (“ONSC”) recently released a new decision on the use of “saving provisions” in employment agreements that may have serious implications for the enforceability of termination clauses.
Upcoming Changes to Ontario Court Procedures and the Potential Implications for Employers
On January 1, 2020 the monetary limits for claims proceeding in Ontario’s Small Claims Court, and under Rule 76 simplified procedure of the Rules of Civil Procedure (the “Rules”) in the Superior Court of Justice will be increased.