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Labour Human Trafficking Can Attract Civil Claims

The tort of human trafficking is not often the first thing to come to mind when considering possible claims made by employees against their… Read More

Termination due to Discrimination or Poor Performance?

Employees have a right to be treated fairly in the workplace without discrimination or harassment. Employers can find themselves in hot water… Read More

Determining whether a dispute falls within the scope of a collective agreement

Collective agreements commonly require that disputes arising from the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the agreement to be settled through… Read More

What Should Employers Do in the Event of a Mass Termination?

In Ontario, a mass termination occurs when 50 or more employees are terminated at an employer’s establishment within a four-week period. While mass… Read More

Is a Secondment Agreement an Employment Agreement?

Sometimes an employer seconds an employee to work for a period of time for another organization (the host). This arrangement can develop business relationships… Read More

The Consequences of Employee Misclassification

Employees are entitled to the benefit of employment standards set out in legislation, however, independent contractors are not. As a result, it is crucial… Read More

Calculating Reasonable Notice in the Event of Employer Bankruptcy

When an employee is terminated without cause, they are entitled to reasonable notice. As we have mentioned before, employees are entitled to… Read More

Bill 124 limiting public sector wage increases struck down

It has been a busy time in Ontario for controversial labour legislation. Following the government’s decision to repeal contentious legislation that imposed a… Read More

Constructive Dismissal, Termination for Cause or Resignation?

Many legal concepts in employment law appear distinct and separate, such as constructive dismissal, termination for cause and resignation of employment by… Read More