Bad Investigation
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July 17, 2026

The case reinforces that bad faith in the manner of dismissal can be expensive…the employer’s conduct increased the award by 14 months.

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Clauses

RSU Termination Clauses Under Scrutiny Again: Ontario Court Invalidates Vesting Language – Liggett v. Veeva

January 7, 2026

Ontario courts may be increasingly willing to scrutinize equity compensation clauses using the same ESA-based analysis applied to termination clauses.

Common law notice period

Another Extended Notice Period Due to COVID

May 10, 2022

When determining what an employee’s common law notice entitlements are following termination of employment, Courts will consider the Bardal factors.

Termination Letter

Employers Beware: A Poorly Drafted Termination Letter Leads to a Damage Award of $25,000

October 14, 2021

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice awarded $25,000 in damages against The Brick due to a lack of transparency in the termination letter.