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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

Do you need to apply to lower-paying positions to mitigate damages?

Following termination, employees have a duty to attempt to secure alternative employment in order to mitigate the losses they face. This duty… Read More

Can Employees be Required to Attend Medical Examinations?

Legislation requires employers not to discriminate against employees on a range of listed grounds, including disability. As part of this duty, employers must… Read More

Can Employees go on Strike in Ontario?

Collective bargaining is the negotiation process between a union and an employer to reach a collective agreement. Going on strike can be a… Read More

Don’t Stay Incognito – Remedies are Available for Sexual Harassment

Reports of sexual harassment in an employment environment have become far too common. Unnecessary physical contact, sexual jokes or comments about physical… Read More