Blog The Ban on Non-Competition Agreements: How to Continue to Protect Your Business 2 years ago In our recent blog, we wrote about Ontario’s Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021, which proposed new changes… What is “Bad Faith” in a Termination? 2 years ago The term “bad faith” stems from an employer’s legal obligation to act in good faith when terminating an employment relationship.… What is “Unjust Dismissal”? 2 years ago While the terms wrongful and unjust dismissal are often used interchangeably, unjust dismissal strictly applies to employees who are employed… Four key highlights of Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act 2 years ago In response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s profound impact on the workplace, the Ontario government introduced the Working for Workers Act,… Avoiding Discrimination During the Hiring Process 2 years ago The recruitment process is generally responsible for more incidents of discrimination than any other area of employment. In general, employers… Can I Refuse to Return to Work Because of COVID-19 Concerns? 2 years ago As vaccination rates increase, more employers are requiring employees to return to work, either by recalling employees from a layoff… FILING A WORKPLACE COMPLAINT 2 years ago According to the Ontario Health and Safety Act ("OHSA"), employers have a duty to maintain a healthy and safe workplace… WHAT IS THE DUTY TO MITIGATE? 3 years ago The duty to mitigate refers to a common law principle that requires an employee who has been wrongfully dismissed to… WHAT IS A REASONABLE TERMINATION PACKAGE? 3 years ago Following the termination of your employment, you may wonder if the termination package offered to you is sufficient or if… Next» « Previous