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An Ontario Superior Court of Justice judge has ruled that a temporary layoff related to COVID-19 is not grounds for constructive dismissal.

On June 25, 2020, British Columbia's Ministry of Labour provided a further extension to the maximum temporary layoff period under the Employment ...

It is not unusual for employees to use a long leave to complete projects they have been planning for years.

In Van den Boogaard v. Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd., 2014 BCCA 168, the B.C. Court of Appeal unanimously affirmed that a supervisor's conduct of procuring drugs from an employee under his/her supervision will support a finding of just cause

In many cases, they act accordingly, and expose themselves to substantial liability.

On 10 October 2024, the Government published the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) 2024-2025, promised within the first 100 days of the new Parliament with reforms including measures...

Most employers are aware of the importance and value of employment contacts, particularly for the purpose of setting out and limiting an employee's termination entitlements.

Pham v. Qualified Metal Fabricators Ltd., 2023 ONCA 255, a recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal, provides guidance on the topics of when an implied right of temporary layoff will be found and when a temporary layoff will be considered to have been condoned by an employee.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put much on hold, including many vacation plans.

About 90% of us are employees or employers — generally, even those who call themselves independent contractors and even many partners are employees.

Recent legal developments in Ontario will have employers updating their HR playbooks: from long-awaited details about employee electronic monitoring policies to changes in the province's infectious...

As the pandemic lingers on in Canada, the legal consequences of many of the statutory changes made by governments are beginning to be litigated in court.

On March 13, 2023, Ontario announced that it is proposing two amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and related regulations.

On November 27, 2025, the Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30) received Royal Assent. Bill 30 amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (WSIA).

Several provincial governments have enacted temporary layoff measures to address COVID-19 employment challenges. Can an employee claim constructive dismissal and damages against their...

Since then, the situation has been evolving at a brisk pace. The closing of both public and private establishments has multiplied, ...

Companies often use stock option plans to attract, retain and motivate their employees and consultants, as well as to bring their interests into alignment with those of the shareholders. For early-stage companies, a policy of offering options has the additional advantage of conserving cash in the initial years. If such plans are not properly implemented, however, the options, or the shares issued on exercise of the options, may interfere with future financing or other transactions the company ma