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Questions Remain Around Constructive Dismissal in Ontario

Under the common law, a court can find an employee was constructively dismissed when there has been a substantial change in the terms of their … Read More

Employee Awarded Exemplary Damages Following Misleading Conduct In Termination

In some circumstances, we hear about employees terminated without cause being entitled to either reasonable notice of termination or payment in lieu and… Read More

Pandemic Terminations Result In Some Significant Notice Period Entitlements

The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for business owners and workers alike, with the former trying to sustain businesses in the face of forced… Read More

Court of Appeal Rules Slapping A Co-Worker’s Buttocks is Not Wilful Misconduct

Termination with cause is where an employer terminates an employee without either notice of the termination or compensation in lieu of notice. In… Read More

New Rights and Protections for Gig Workers in Ontario

We recently reported on the Working for Workers Act 2021, which received royal assent and became law in Ontario on… Read More

Electronic Monitoring Policies Mandated For Certain Larger Employers

The Working for Workers Act 2022 received royal assent and became law in Ontario on April 11, 2022. We recently… Read More

Recent Arbitration Decisions Uphold Covid-19 Vaccination Policies

In March 2022, the Ontario Government removed many COVID-19 health measures, such as the need to wear masks in most indoor settings… Read More

Unfair Labour Practices During a Union’s Organizing Campaign

A union can file an application requesting to be certified to represent a specific group of employees in a workplace. In… Read More

How Long is the Period of Reasonable Notice for Termination Without Cause?

Termination without cause occurs when an employer does not assert that it has a legal justification for terminating the individual’s employment without notice… Read More