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Posted May 1, 2019

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[...]

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Employment, Labour, and Human Rights

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Posted April 1, 2019

Can my employer sue me for quitting?

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[...]

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Employment, Labour, and Human Rights

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Posted March 5, 2019

Ontario’s Sex Education Curriculum: What Can the Law Do to Challenge a Government Policy Decision?

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[...]

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Employment, Labour, and Human Rights

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Posted February 19, 2019

Lay-offs: the Dangers of Shooting First and Asking Questions Later

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[...]

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Employment, Labour, and Human Rights

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Posted February 14, 2019

Uncomfortable Conversations — Politics, Religion, and the Terms of Your Employment Contract

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[...]

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Employment, Labour, and Human Rights

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Posted February 12, 2019

Matthews v Ocean Nutrition

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[...]

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Business Law, Employment, Labour, and Human Rights

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Posted February 4, 2019

Executive Comp: Resolving Employment Issues for Executives

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[...]

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Employment, Labour, and Human Rights

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Posted January 28, 2019

Business Owner’s Checklist for 2019: Posters/ Policies/ Plans – Are You Compliant?

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[...]

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Employment, Labour, and Human Rights

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Posted January 16, 2019

Case Management Developments in Employment and Human Rights Matters

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[...]