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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

Working For Workers Act 2021 Prohibits Non-Compete Agreements

We recently reported on Bill 27 – Working for Workers Act 2021. It has now received royal… Read More

What Does The Right To Disconnect Actually Mean?

We recently reported on Bill 27 – Working for Workers Act 2021. It has now received royal assent and… Read More

The Great Resignation and its Impact on Employment Law in Ontario

COVID-19 has changed the landscape of employment for many industries and has led to an increase in employees choosing to voluntarily leave their… Read More

Transparency and the Provision of Reasonable Notice in Termination Letters

When dismissing an employee from their job, employers should take care to draft a proper termination letter. A termination letter should describe the reasons… Read More

Undue Hardship in Employment Law

Employers have an obligation to accommodate employees who are unable to perform their work duties for legitimate reasons, such as disability. Employers… Read More

Employer’s Duty to Protect Health & Safety Through COVID-19 Workplace Policies

With the rise in COVID-19 cases in Ontario during the fourth wave of the pandemic, there is an increasing sense of responsibility for… Read More

Vaccine Mandates for Federally Regulated Employees Coming Early 2022

With the omicron variant of COVID-19 currently on the rise and making headlines, both the provincial and federal governments continue to assess workplace mandates… Read More

Temporary Layoff or Constructive Dismissal?

Over the past two years, many Canadians have been laid off due to the business interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most workers hoped… Read More