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Year in Review: The most significant developments in Canadian employment law in 2017
We have done our best to identify the developments in 2017 that we think had, or will have, the most significant impact upon Canadian employment law. They are reviewed below, and as usual, we refuse to be limited to a “top 10” format.
The Hidden Risks of Fixed-Term Contracts of Employment
In one of my blog post for First Reference Talks, I discussed the often misguided usage of fixed-term contracts and…
If It Looks Like a Duck, Quacks Like a Duck…
Just because you call yourself a contractor, or you treat your worker as one, does not make it so. As…
Will a termination clause be enforceable or will it be thrown out by the courts?
Farah v EODC Inc. Will a termination clause be enforceable or will it be thrown out by the courts? Some…
Don’t Make Assumptions About Employer Rights
Unfortunately, we are often consulted by employers that entirely misunderstand the nature of the employment relationship and assume that they…
Don’t judge a relationship by its title: Misclassification of employees as contractors
Employment relationships are not always black and white, even if there is a written agreement between both parties. Such relationships…
Bonus Clauses: Be Sure they Say What You Think They Say
Bonus: You will be entitled to a discretionary annual bonus of up to 40% of your base salary, to be…
Reading the Fine Print
Imagine the scene: one day, just like any other, you’re sitting at your desk planning to pack up and head…
Interpretation and enforcement of probationary periods in employment contracts
When hiring a new employee, employers will often characterize the first several months of employment as a “probationary period”, the…
Terminating a Fixed-Term Contract of Employment
In previous blog posts, I have discussed the dangers of Fixed-term Contracts, The Hidden Risks of Fixed-Term Contracts of Employment ,…
