In an age of increasing protest against government policy decisions, what role can courts and tribunals play in challenging these decisions? Divisional Court Weighs In The Divisional Court of [...]

For employers and employees alike, lay-offs continue to be a largely misunderstood area of employment law. Many employers and employees believe that a lay-off occurs when the employer ends the [...]

When starting a new romantic relationship, there are specific topics that are generally understood to be best avoided. Some examples include: How much you dislike your ex; Politics and religion; [...]

Can an employer rely on exclusion clauses to escape liability after deliberately mistreating and constructively dismissing an employee? Four (4) years ago, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its [...]

Executive Compensation or “Executive Comp” is a specialized area of employment and business law dealing with the pay, bonuses, and perquisites “perks” provided to executives and managers. [...]

The variety and number of different pieces of legislation that govern Ontario workplaces can seem both overwhelming and time consuming for business owners.  The checklist below has been put [...]

Faced with delays, inefficiencies, and access to justice concerns, the Superior Court of Justice has just announced a pilot project, launching February 1, 2019, whereby parties may opt into a [...]

An employee who hands in their notice of intent to retire is likely to be held to its terms, even if they have second thoughts. English v Manulife Financial Corporation, a recent decision from [...]

The upcoming legalization of recreational marijuana has some employers afraid that their employees will soon be taking smoke breaks of a different kind, with corresponding negative impacts on [...]

Setting Expectations Rare is the workplace that permits consumption of alcohol during work hours, aside from special occasions or a client lunch.   Indeed, most workplaces have rules that require [...]