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June 6, 2024

Explore some of the key pitfalls of fixed-term contracts and why they may not be the best option for employers.

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.

Doctrine of Consideration on Employer’s Side – Court Will Not Enforce Employment Contract Unfavourable to Employer

October 8, 2018

In Waddilove v. 1748960 Ontario Limited, the court held that changes to an employment contract which benefitted an employee were void because the empl Read More...

The Validity of Perpetual Contracts Upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada

December 20, 2017

The Supreme Court recently affirmed the validity of perpetual contracts under Quebec law. In Uniprix inc. v. Gestion Gosselin et Bérubé inc., the Co Read More...

Types of Employment Contracts – Fixed Term vs. Indefinite Duration
December 1, 2010
The distinction between fixed-term employment contracts and contracts of indefinite duration is an important one due to the great difference in the po Read More...

Fixed-Term Contracts: Clarity and Mitigation
July 1, 2009
Stewart v. DIGI Canada Inc. – Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench – November 2, 2007 The termination of a fixed-term employment contract by the emplo Read More...

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Executive Termination Settlement avoiding Litigation
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Employment Contract Review - Director of Finances
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International Charity (Non-for-Profit) Organization with Unionized and Non-Unionized employees
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The Pitfalls of Fixed-Term Contracts: What Employers Need to Know

Understanding Ontario Appeal Court’s Ruling on Fixed-Term Contracts

Doctrine of Consideration on Employer’s Side – Court Will Not Enforce Employment Contract Unfavourable to Employer

The Validity of Perpetual Contracts Upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada

Types of Employment Contracts – Fixed Term vs. Indefinite Duration

Fixed-Term Contracts: Clarity and Mitigation