Focus on Canadian Cases Archives - Page 6 of 19

Understanding Ontario Appeal Court’s Ruling on Fixed-Term Contracts
May 24, 2024
The Court of Appeal for Ontario addressed the complexities surrounding fixed-term contracts and termination clauses.

Employers Liable for Vaccination Injury – A Sign of Things to Come?
April 5, 2024
This ruling underscores a critical issue: the liability of employers for vaccination injuries when the vaccination is a condition of employment.

“Terminate in “Sole Discretion””? – ESA Compliance Critical
February 29, 2024
The case of Dufault v. The Corporation of the Township of Ignace casts a spotlight on the criticality of ESA compliance when drafting employment contr Read More...

Purolator’s Intrusive Vaccine Mandate: A Misguided Decision by Management?
January 30, 2024
An arbitrator recently criticized Purolator's decision to extend its COVID-19 vaccine mandate beyond June 2022.

Class Action Lawsuit Against the Federal Government
May 30, 2023
A class action lawsuit of those subjected to alleged tortuous harm by Transport Canada’s Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Av Read More...

Unpaid Leave of Absence Due to Refusal to Vaccinate – Constructive Dismissal?
December 16, 2022
A question many have raised is whether or not putting unvaccinated employees on an unpaid leave constituted constructive dismissal.

Termination Clause Invalid Due to Faulty Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Clauses
October 3, 2022
The wording in other sections of an employment agreement or hiring letter can invalidate a termination clause that is otherwise valid.

Landmark Decision – Vaccination Policy – Breach of Human Rights Code
July 30, 2022
Landmark Decision: an employer breached the Ontario Human Rights Code when it terminated an employee who refused to comply with the vaccination policy Read More...