Questions Remain Around Constructive Dismissal in Ontario
June 8, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Under the common law, a court can find an employee was constructively dismissed when there has been a substantial change in… Read More
Employee Awarded Exemplary Damages Following Misleading Conduct In Termination
June 1, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
In some circumstances, we hear about employees terminated without cause being entitled to either reasonable notice of termination or… Read More
Pandemic Terminations Result In Some Significant Notice Period Entitlements
May 27, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for business owners and workers alike, with the former trying to sustain businesses in… Read More
Court of Appeal Rules Slapping A Co-Worker’s Buttocks is Not Wilful Misconduct
May 20, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Termination with cause is where an employer terminates an employee without either notice of the termination or compensation in… Read More
New Rights and Protections for Gig Workers in Ontario
May 10, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
We recently reported on the Working for Workers Act 2021, which received royal assent and became… Read More
Electronic Monitoring Policies Mandated For Certain Larger Employers
May 6, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
The Working for Workers Act 2022 received royal assent and became law in Ontario on April… Read More
Recent Arbitration Decisions Uphold Covid-19 Vaccination Policies
April 29, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
In March 2022, the Ontario Government removed many COVID-19 health measures, such as the need to wear masks… Read More
Unfair Labour Practices During a Union’s Organizing Campaign
April 22, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
A union can file an application requesting to be certified to represent a specific group of employees… Read More
How Long is the Period of Reasonable Notice for Termination Without Cause?
April 14, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Termination without cause occurs when an employer does not assert that it has a legal justification for terminating the… Read More
Working For Workers Act 2021 Prohibits Non-Compete Agreements
April 7, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
We recently reported on Bill 27 – Working for Workers Act 2021. It… Read More