Facial Coverings: burqas or niqabs have again become controversial
October 27, 2017 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
The Quebec Liberal government has introduced legislation effective Wednesday of this week which bans facial coverings on all persons employed… Read More
Severance Clauses in Employment Contracts
October 20, 2017 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Often an employer will require a written agreement by which it attempts to defeat the common law entitlement to reasonable… Read More
Medical Disability & Frustration
October 13, 2017 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
A medical disability raises important issues with respect to the employer’s duty to accommodate and possible right to terminate employment. Read More
Human Rights Claims – Pros & Cons
October 5, 2017 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Human rights remedies have taken on new significance in recent years, particularly following amendments to the Ontario Human Rights Code… Read More
When a Non-Solicitation Clause Becomes a Non-Compete Clause
July 30, 2017 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
It is not uncommon for employment contracts to contain restrictive covenants such as non-compete or non-solicitation clauses. Non-compete clauses… Read More
Demotion After Years of Good Service Deemed Constructive Dismissal
July 26, 2017 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
In a story that gained wide national attention, the Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld a… Read More
Returning to School Could be Considered a Failure to Mitigate Damages Following Termination
July 18, 2017 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Employees who are terminated without cause are entitled to reasonable notice or pay in lieu of notice in order… Read More