Apologies and Just Cause
A recent Ontario Superior Court case confirms that refusing to apologize for alleged misconduct does not automatically equate to just cause for termination. In Hucsko v. A.O. Smith Enterprises, a...
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Ontario Extends Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Again
Late yesterday the Ontario government extended the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (“IDEL”), meaning employers don’t need to come to any termination decisions just yet. Originally slated to end on January...
Federal Amendments to Workplace Harassment and Violence to Take Effect January 1, 2021
Beginning January 1, 2021, federally regulated employers will be required to comply with the federal government’s Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations along with Bill C-65, An Act to amend...
The second wave is here… how can your organization get ready?
The COVID-19 global pandemic continues to have a profound impact on Canadian workplaces. Although many workplaces have reopened following the initial shutdown, it is imperative that organizations learn from the...
The Supreme Court of Canada has Weighed In! An Employee’s Entitlement to a Bonus during the Reasonable Notice Period
The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”), in the Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd. decision, clarified the law respecting an employee’s entitlement to a bonus during the reasonable notice period....
New Federal Emergency Benefits
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”) ended on September 26, 2020. The Federal Government replaced the CERB on October 2, 2020, by passing Bill C-4, COVID-19 Response Measures Act (the...
Equity Awards and the Obligation to Notify
A recent Ontario Superior Court case has held that a stock award agreement’s termination provisions were unenforceable because the provisions were not sufficiently brought to the employee’s attention. In Battiston...
New COVID-19 Safety Measures in Effect for Ontario Employers
You may have noticed that more measures and changes are being implemented across Ontario now that COVID-19 cases have began to once again rise and many are saying we’re now...
Minimum wage continues to rise across the country!
Minimum wage continues to rise across the country! Employers in Ontario, Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador and Saskatchewan, will be required to comply the new increased minimum wage effective October 1,...
Temporary pandemic remote work plans or permanent change?
As the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to shape our new normal, many companies are contemplating making a permanent shift to a virtual workplace. Here are some useful considerations on how...