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Honda at the Supremes – A New Tort of Discrimination?
March 12, 2008
On February 20, 2008 the Supreme Court of Canada heard the appeal in the matter of Kevin Keyes v. Honda Canada Inc. The appeal raised issues with resp Read More...

Frustration of Contract – When Does Illness Justify Termination
February 1, 2008
An employee's permanent or temporary incapacity to return to work due to illness can trigger the termination of the employment contract.

Facebook Banned in The Workplace
December 17, 2007
Markham Business Magazine: Employers have the power to reasonably restrict internet access in the workplace.

Off-Duty Conduct – Is Your Job at Risk?
October 12, 2007
Markham Business Magazine: Employers can fault employees for inappropriate conduct away from work.

Government Employee Arrested for Breach of Trust after Leak
September 26, 2007
Temporary employee with Environment Canada arrested by RCMP on May 9, 2007 for leaking the government’s environmental plan to media outlets and to e Read More...

Employee Criminally Charged for Breach of Trust
September 1, 2007
Markham Business Magazine: RCMP arrested Environment Canada Employee for leaking the government's environmental plan.

Internet Use – Is Your Job at Risk??
May 2, 2007
Markham Business Magazine: Employers are entitled to prohibit employees from devoting substantial work time to personal matters.

ACCESS DENIED: Ontario Bans Facebook and Employers Gain Ability to Restrict Internet Access
April 25, 2007
Facebook may be here to stay, but not for thousands of bureaucrats and elected officials in Ontario.

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