Constructive dismissal and the corresponding duty to mitigate damages
In a recent case, the Ontario Superior Court found an employee failed to mitigate damages when he refused a return-to-work offer from his employer, with whom he…
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A summary of Ontario’s changing employment and labour legislation
Many of the changes that were introduced to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act in January 2018 were short-lived, as the province’s new government elected in June…
- February 19, 2019 September 13, 2019
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Employer obligations around medical pot, benefits plans
With the legalization of recreational cannabis on Oct. 17, 2018, employers have been preparing to answer questions about whether their current benefits plans should provide…
- December 4, 2018 September 13, 2019
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Court confirms employer’s right to change job conditions
In a recent decision, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found an employer didn’t constructively dismiss a long-service employee when it provided her with 18 months…
- May 15, 2018 September 13, 2019
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Court decision warns employers about financial liability in mass terminations
A recent court decision in Ontario serves as a reminder to employers to tread carefully when it comes to mass terminations. In the recent decision, Wood…
- February 12, 2018 September 13, 2019
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Employers given mixed messages on termination clauses in employment contracts
Employment contracts often contain clauses limiting an employee’s entitlement upon termination to the minimum entitlements under the Employment Standards Act or any other amount the…
- October 9, 2017 September 13, 2019
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Court affirms employer right to provide truthful, candid reference for former employee
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently found an employer wasn’t liable for defamation when it provided a truthful — but negative — reference about…
- June 7, 2017 September 13, 2019
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