Employee Substance Abuse and Employer Obligations
Substance abuse is a disability under human rights law, requiring the employer to accommodate an employee to the point of undue hardship.
Overhaul Proposed for the Civil Litigation Process
Possible changes to the civil litigation process in Ontario which will have a substantial impact on the way employment law cases proceed through the courts.
Reminder: Employer Obligations on Election Day
As we approach an election, it’s important that employers understand their obligations and employees understand their rights for voting.
The Case Against Short n’ Sweet… Employment Agreements
In the niche world of employment law, by insisting on shorter documents, employers risk leaving a lot of rights on the table.
Employer Obtains Injunction Against Former Employees
How can you stop a former employee from acting in a way that harms your company? Apart from threatening to sue the employee for damages, is there a way to have the Court tell the employee to stop doing something?
Inducement, or I Knew You Were Trouble
Dismissals are like breakups and finding a job or hiring someone is like dating. Nothing illustrates this better than inducement.
Tariffs, Layoffs, Restructuring: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
The current economic climate, marked by tariffs, economic uncertainty, layoffs and restructuring, has understandably created concerns for many employers and employees.
Maximum Hours of Work: Can An Employee Be Asked to Work Extra Hours?
Even with an Excess Hours of Work Agreement, there are limits on how many hours an employee can be required to work.
Advice for Canadian employers amidst Trump’s tariff threats
We know that a lot of our clients are worried and uncertain about what this trade war could mean for them and their business.
Court Decision Changes Impact of Setting Action Down For Trial
When starting a new lawsuit, a common question we receive from clients is “how long before we get to trial?” The litigation process can take years, although the good news is that the vast majority of cases settle long before trial.
Further Update on Termination Clauses: Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc.
Over the last few years we have seen a pattern in Ontario of courts highly scrutinizing termination clauses.
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How to Lose [an Employee] in 10 Days
Constructive dismissal is triggered when an employer makes substantial changes to fundamental terms of the employment relationship without having the right to make those changes, or without the employee’s consent.
