Employment Contract Archives

Frustration of Contract “Occurs as a Matter of Law” and Does Not Require the Employer to Trigger it
July 14, 2020
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.

The Rise of Remote Work: Considerations for Employers and Employees
June 29, 2020
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.

Employment Contracts 101
May 19, 2020
Employment contracts are always an excellent way to establish the terms of an employment relationship for both the employee and the employer.

Mission Impossible: COVID-19 and Frustration of Contract
April 26, 2020
Given the unforeseeable long-term effects of COVID-19 on businesses, some employers may wonder about the ‘frustration’ of an employment contract.

Nagpal v. IBM Canada Ltd.: Ontario court emphasizes that resignation must be “clear and unequivocal”
November 27, 2019
The Ontario Superior Court considered if an employee’s failure to return to work after disability benefits were denied amounted to a resignation.

Nagribianko v. Select Wine Merchants Ltd.: Court of Appeal on the Meaning of Probation Period
July 24, 2019
In Nagribianko v. Select Wine Merchants Ltd., Ontario’s highest court considered whether a cursory probationary clause contained in an employment co Read More...

Summer is Here! – A Brief Guide to Employee Vacation Entitlements and Employer Responsibilities.
July 9, 2019
School is out for summer, and many employees are looking forward to spending some time away from work with their families. So, now is a good time to c Read More...

When Should an Employment Contract be Signed to Ensure its Enforceability?
January 22, 2019
In Wood v. Fred Deeley Imports Ltd. the employee signed an employment agreement the day after she commenced work.

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Executive Termination Settlement avoiding Litigation
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