Many employers require employees to agree to a probationary period (usually 3 months, but sometimes longer) during which the employer can dismiss the employee for any lawful reason whatsoever [...]

According to articles in the Harvard Business Review and the Arizona Daily Star, a US Federal jury has recently awarded 3.8 million dollars in damages to a Tucson paramedic after the Tucson Fire [...]

Generally, if an employer wishes to dismiss an employee and end the employment relationship, they are free to do so as long as they provide sufficient notice, or pay in lieu of notice. This is to [...]

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 [...]