In Ruston v. Keddco MFG. (2011) Ltd. Ontario’s highest court recently upheld a substantial damages and costs award against an employer that breached Read More...
Mitigation often requires the employee to try and attain another job in the period after their dismissal. The Court of Appeal’s decision in Brake v. Read More...
Many believe that common law notice is calculated based on 1 month for each completed year of service. While some employees are awarded notice that ap Read More...
Last year’s Pound v. iWave exposed the perils of a carelessly drafted employment agreement, when an Employer unintentionally imposed upon itself mor Read More...
In an asset transaction, is an offer of employment from a purchaser considered new employment and constitute fresh consideration? In Krishnamoorthy v. Read More...
The Ontario Court of Appeal in Singer v. Nordstrong Equipment Ltd., recently confirmed that an employer may not deny payment of a bonus during the not Read More...
The Ontario Court of Appeal in Doyle v. Zochem Inc. affirmed a Superior Court of Justice decision to award $60,000 in moral damages plus $25,000 for h Read More...
Most know the difference between “just cause” and “without cause”, and their implications for notice and severance. What if an employee’s mi Read More...