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November 28, 2022

Ron Minken & Tanya Sambi | Canadian HR Reporter: Supreme Court of Canada supports termination clause in stock award agreement, denies leave to appeal

Termination Clause Invalid Due to Faulty Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Clauses

October 3, 2022

The wording in other sections of an employment agreement or hiring letter can invalidate a termination clause that is otherwise valid.

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Another Termination Clause Unenforceable Due to Breach of Legislation

May 4, 2021

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice finds another termination clause unenforceable and invalid as it violates the Canada Labour Code.

The Importance of an Employment Contract Review

April 22, 2021

Finally, you get a job offer! But before you accept and sign anything, it is important to get an employment contract review from an employment lawyer Read More...

Dependent Contractors Entitled to Notice?
September 7, 2020
The Superior Court and Court of Appeal considered the wrongful dismissal claim of a contractor who later became an employee.

Termination Clauses – Clarity from the Court of Appeal
February 28, 2017
The Ontario Court of Appeal has clarified the law with respect to the validity of termination clauses in the Wood v. Fred Deeley Imports Ltd. decis Read More...

Termination payment of ‘salary’ in breach of ESA: Appeal court
November 2, 2015
Canadian Employment Law Today, October 2015 - Miller v. A.B.M. Canada Inc. - Provision calling for salary paid in event of termination neglected to in Read More...

Termination Payment of “Salary” in Breach of ESA – Appeal Court
June 16, 2015
In Miller v. A.B.M. Canada, the Divisional Court of Ontario upheld a Superior Court of Justice decision to strike down the termination provision of an Read More...

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