Employment Agreement Archives

Appeal Court Upholds $1.8 Million Award to Retired Employee: Key Lessons
April 28, 2025
The OCA upheld a $1.8 million award to a retired Vice President for unpaid vacation, deferred bonuses, and unvested stock options.

Ontario Court Confirms Repudiation of Employment Agreement Over Failure to Pay Statutory & Contractual Severance
April 21, 2025
A stark reminder that severance obligations under employment contracts must be respected. Failing to do so breaches contractual duties.

A Win for Employers: Ontario Court Upholds Termination Clause
January 14, 2025
Employers can protect themselves from significant liability by limiting termination entitlements to ESA minimums.

Court of Appeal – Navigating Deadlines To Appeal
July 11, 2024
This landmark ruling underscores the importance of understanding contractual obligations and the intricacies of legal deadlines.

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.

“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...

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...

Holiday Office Parties – Do’s & Don’ts!
December 13, 2022
We can help you plan your Holiday Office Party to ensure safety and minimize liability by maximizing professionality and respect for all!

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