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.
Can They SLAPP? How?
Picture it: your employment comes to an end. You believe you are owed money. You threaten to reveal secrets that would hurt the company’s reputation. You’re sued for defamation. You argue that the information is in the public interest. Et voila, SLAPP.
Employers Beware: The More You Know, The More You Risk
Knowing more information about an employee than is necessary can expose employers to substantial liability.
2024 Employment Law in Review, Part 2: The Eras Tour (Rudner Law Version)
Our 2024 Year in Review continues. We are in an HR Law Era where our courts remain concerned with the power imbalance in the employment relationship and will find ways to help employees.
2024 Employment Law in Review, Part 1: The Eras Tour (The Rudner Law Version)
Our HR Law Eras Tour “set list” takes us through 2024’s notable decisions and developments, with the goal of providing employers and employees with a map of the current landscape that allows them to navigate the challenges ahead.
No Formula for Common Law Entitlements
There is a fairly widespread myth that dismissed employees are entitled to one month of notice per each year of service. However, there is no formula for calculating common law entitlements, and the length of reasonable notice that an employee is entitled to depends on many different factors, not just the length of service. In some cases, the entitlement can be far more than you might think.
Legislative Update: Upcoming Changes to the ESA and the OHSA Effective July 1, 2025
The Ontario government has provided clarification on a few notable changes introduced in Bill 190 and earlier legislative updates.
Legislative Update: New Job Posting Requirements Will Take Effect January 1, 2026
New job posting requirements will only apply to employers with 25 or more employees on the day the publicly advertised job posting is posted.
