Always Consider Possible Erosion of the Substratum
May 10, 2023 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
We have previously written about problems employers may face when relying on certain types of termination provisions in… Read More
Calculating Reasonable Notice in the Event of Employer Bankruptcy
January 9, 2023 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
When an employee is terminated without cause, they are entitled to reasonable notice. As we have mentioned before,… Read More
The Dangers of Fixed-Term Employment Contracts for Employers
October 11, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Some employment contracts are for a predetermined fixed period, in contrast to traditional employee contracts which are of indefinite… Read More
Are the termination provisions of an employment agreement enforceable?
July 5, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Employment agreements often contain provisions about what should happen when an employee is terminated. For example, an agreement may… Read More
Working For Workers Act 2021 Prohibits Non-Compete Agreements
April 7, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
We recently reported on Bill 27 – Working for Workers Act 2021. It… Read More
Court Finds that Employee Repudiated Her Employment Contract
May 28, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
There are quite a few cases regarding employer’s contractual obligations to their employees, but what about an employee’s contractual obligation… Read More
Employer Can’t Rely on Termination Provisions After Repudiating Contract
May 14, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
An employment contract sets out the terms of employment between employer and employee. Terms often include information about salaries,… Read More
Termination Clause Violates ESA
October 16, 2020 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Employers should be aware that Ontario courts have begun to follow a notable Court of Appeal decision that we wrote… Read More
Court: Contract Terms Denying Commissions After Termination Invalid
July 24, 2020 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
When employed in a position that pays commission, a person would rightfully expect to earn any commission stemming from sales… Read More
SCC Strikes Down Uber’s Arbitration Clause
July 3, 2020 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Much has been said about the recent Supreme Court of… Read More