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Grounded Before Takeoff: What the WestJet Strike Reveals About Federal Labour Law

WestJet’s labour dispute with its flight attendants moved quickly from threatened job action to a nationwide work stoppage over the August long weekend. Read More

Sales Team Departures & Managing Client Solicitation Risk Before It Escalates

When a salesperson leaves a company, the departure can raise immediate business concerns. Sales employees often have direct customer relationships, access to pricing information,… Read More

Red Flags in an Ontario Employment Agreement

Starting a new job can be exciting. A new role may offer better compensation, stronger benefits, or greater career opportunities. In that moment, the employment… Read More

Union Avoidance FAQs for Toronto Employers

Union avoidance is a sensitive topic for employers. For Toronto businesses, it often raises questions about employee relations, workplace communication, management training, and legal… Read More

Fired After Filing an ESA Complaint: OLRB Finds Employer Reprisal Behind Termination

When an employee raises concerns about rights under the Employment Standards Act, the workplace response matters. A recent Ontario… Read More

Retail Layoffs in Toronto: What Employers Need to Know About Their Legal Obligations

Retail businesses in Toronto continue to face significant economic pressure driven by inflation, shifting consumer spending habits, rising commercial lease costs, automation, and changes… Read More

Quit Your Job While on LTD — And Lost Everything?

Few workplace scenarios are more fraught than losing a job or feeling forced to leave one, while battling a serious mental health disability. The recent… Read More

Are Gift Cards and Swag “Buying the Vote” for Union Elections?

A recent decision of the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) provides important guidance on how the Board assesses challenges to representation votes in complex,… Read More

Unlimited Vacation Policies in Ontario: Hidden Legal Risks for Employers

In recent years, many employers have adopted “unlimited vacation” policies as part of their workplace culture. Often promoted as a progressive benefit, unlimited vacation… Read More