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Ontario Court Confirms Termination Clause Enforceable
Termination clauses remain the most litigated part of Ontario employment agreements, and a single phrase can be the difference between...
Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc.: Court Strikes Down Termination Clauses
Ontario termination clause law is at a turning point, and Baker v. Van Dolder's Home Team Inc. sits at the...
Costly Mistakes in Overtime and Termination: Lessons for Ontario Employers from 614128 Ontario Ltd. v. Kinzett
Tracking hours and ending employment are two of the highest-stakes responsibilities an Ontario business carries, and getting either wrong can...
Performance, Probation, and Human Rights: Lessons for Employers from Shin v. British Columbia
Terminating a probationary or training employee always carries some risk, and that risk feels sharpest when the employee alleges discrimination....
Employers Must Investigate Harassment Even Without a Complaint: Lessons from Metrolinx v. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1587 (2025 ONCA 415)
Workplace harassment policies exist to protect employees and reduce organizational risk, but employers sometimes hesitate to investigate misconduct that happens...
Owners, Employers, and OHSA Liability: Lessons for Ontario Employers from R. v. Greater Sudbury (City)
For Ontario employers in construction and other high-risk industries, R. v. Greater Sudbury (City) (2023 SCC 28) is one of...
When Is a Termination Clause Unenforceable in Ontario?
If your employment contract contains a termination clause a provision telling you how much notice or pay you will receive...
What (Ontario) Employees Should Know Before Responding to Their Employer
When something significant happens at work in Ontario a termination letter arrives, HR requests a meeting, a severance offer appears...
First-Time Collective Bargaining in Ontario: What Newly Unionized Employers Need to Know
When a union is certified to represent your employees in Ontario, collective bargaining is not optional and how you approach...
Return To Office Mandates: Can I Refuse?
Return-to-office mandates are one of the most contested employment issues in Ontario right now. Whether an employer can require you...
What (BC) Employees Should Know Before Responding to Their Employer
When something significant happens at work a termination letter arrives, an HR meeting is requested, a severance offer appears with...
Progressive Discipline in Ontario: Steps, Workplace Policies, and Termination Rules
Progressive discipline is the most important tool Ontario employers have for building a defensible termination record. When courts assess whether...