Circumstances of Hiring Can Lead to Long Reasonable Notice Periods for Short-Term Employees
Employment relationships, like most relationships, typically start off with the best of intentions in both parties’ minds.
Court Paves Way for Uber Drivers’ Class Action to Determine Employee Status
Uber has consistently generated headlines since its inception several years ago.
Potential Benefits of the New WSIB Benefits for Chronic Mental Stress
Since the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (the “WSIB”) implemented a new policy in January 2018 that grants WSIB benefits to employees for chronic mental stress,
Winter 2019 Newsletter
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The Ontario Divisional Court Offers Another Take on Termination Clauses
A series of Ontario decisions in 2017 and 2018 demonstrated that termination clauses are tricky business!
No Need to Get Frustrated: New Developments on the Doctrine of Frustration
In two 2018 decisions, Canadian courts considered the boundaries of the doctrine of frustration.
New Employer-Friendly Legislation on the Horizon
Since its election this summer, Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government has been busy reforming Ontario’s labour and employment laws to make them more employer-friendly
Bill C-86: Federal Government Seeks to Make Wide-Sweeping Changes to Employment Standards
Federally regulated employers need to be prepared for big changes in the near future if a newly introduced bill is passed by the Canadian federal government.
Pay Transparency Act Delayed Indefinitely
On the heels of the major set of employment law changes introduced by Bill 47, the Ontario government today passed Bill 57,
How to Minimize Legal Exposures When Hosting an Office Holiday Party
Office holiday parties can be the highlight of your company’s work year or one of the year’s biggest headaches.