Non-Compete Clauses in Ontario Employment Law a) Background In this article we consider the impact of the prohibition of employment-related non-compete agreements…
In the last month, the Courts have issued three decisions that are outliers worthy of mention. The first involves a notice period…
On October 26, 2023, Bill 79, the Working for Workers Act, 2023 received royal assent. This Act is the third in a…
The Ontario Court of Appeal has recently dismissed an anti-SLAPP motion in an employment related dispute. You might be wondering, “What is…
With summer ending it is the perfect opportunity to take some time and reflect on the passing of the year. What better…
The Ontario Court of Appeal has recently determined that independent contractors whose fixed term contracts are terminated early, have a duty to…
Employers who negotiate exit packages for their departing employees often expect such negotiations and the resulting packages to remain confidential. A recent…
Remote Work Requests A recent trend facing employers trying to return employees to the office is requests for accommodation to stay remote….
In Maynard v. Johnson Controls Canada LP, the Court of Appeal has confirmed that employers have a duty to notify employees of…
One evolving issue in the new hybrid or remote workplace is the balance between privacy and the employer’s obligation to keep workers…
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Pham v. Qualified Metal Fabricators Ltd., confirms that an employee who has seemingly acquiesced to a…
An employee who has been wrongfully dismissed from their employment has a duty to mitigate their damages by making reasonable efforts to…
