The Superior Court of Ontario ruled an employee who experienced a lay-off during COVID-19 was constructively dismissed when she was on temporary lay-o Read More...
In a blow to employers, our nation’s highest court ruled that an employee is entitled to compensation under a Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).
The employer moved for a permanent injunction restraining an employee from committing alleged breaches of non-competition and non-solicitation.
The Superior Court and Court of Appeal considered the wrongful dismissal claim of a contractor who later became an employee.
The Ontario Divisional Court clarified an employers’ duty to accommodate employees where there is frustration of contract.
Due to a significant decision recently released by the Ontario Court of Appeal, your employment agreements will likely need to be re-drafted.
The Ontario Superior Court confirms frustration of contract “occurs as a matter of law” and does not require an act of the employer to trigger it.
As employees realize they can do remote work without having to go in to the office, “working from home” is no longer just an occasional perk.