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December 29, 2025

Starting a lawsuit too early can significantly reduce your recovery, even when your underlying claim is strong.

Ontario Court of Appeal – ESA Compliant Language Can Exclude Common Law Notice

June 23, 2025

Helpful guidance for employers: when properly drafted, unambiguous termination clauses prevent costly common law notice claims.

Court Awards 26 Weeks Severance Pay In Addition to 54 Weeks of Working Notice Already Provided

December 13, 2011

In Mattiassi v. Hathro Management Partnership the Ontario Superior Court of Justice reinforced that severance pay must be paid in lump sum no matter h Read More...

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Starting a Lawsuit While on Working Notice Can Reduce Your Entitlement

Ontario Court of Appeal – ESA Compliant Language Can Exclude Common Law Notice

Court Awards 26 Weeks Severance Pay In Addition to 54 Weeks of Working Notice Already Provided