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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 employer did not receive consideration at the time the contract was entered into.

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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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