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Federal Budget 2025 Introduces Big Changes: What Employers Need To Know
On November 17, 2025, the federal government passed its Canada Strong Budget 2025 (the "Budget").
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Clause And Effect: ONCA Upholds Termination Clause As Unambiguous And Enforceable
In Bertsch v Datastealth Inc [Bertsch], the Ontario Court of Appeal (the "ONCA") upheld the decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the "ONSC")...Williams HR Law - Article
Out The Door, Not Off The Hook: Remedies For Employers When Post-Employment Confidentiality Obligations Are Breached
Ontario courts demonstrate that employers are not powerless when former employees breach confidentiality obligations or engage in retaliatory conduct.Williams HR Law - Article
To Vest Or Not To Vest: What Recent Decisions Mean For RSUs Upon Termination
Restricted stock units ("RSUs") form a substantial part of modern compensation packages, especially for senior and highly compensated employees.Williams HR Law - Article
When Is A Settlement Actually Final? Court Confirms "Subject To Documentation" Still Creates A Binding Deal
The decision serves as a timely reminder that once parties agree on essential terms, a settlement may be binding even if the release and other paperwork are still in draft form.Williams HR Law - Article
"Look At The Stars, Look How They Shine For You": Shining A Light On "Coldplaygate" And What It Teaches Employers
A recent viral moment at a Coldplay concert sparked more than social media buzz; it triggered a corporate crisis.Williams HR Law - Article
Ontario Arbitrator Confirms Last Chance Agreements Mean What They Say
An Ontario arbitrator has upheld the dismissal of an employee who breached a Last Chance Agreement ("LCA") by failing to provide timely medical documentation for an unauthorized absence.Williams HR Law - Article
When AI Goes Rogue: Mitigating AI Risks In The Workplace
Artificial Intelligence ("AI") has quickly worked its way into daily workplace operations, from drafting documents to scheduling meetings to summarizing discussions.Williams HR Law - Article
Ontario Courts Uphold Termination Clauses With "At Any Time" Language, But Dufault Still Looms Large
Two recent decisions from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ("ONSC")—Li v. Wayfair Canada Inc. [Li]and Jones v. Strides Toronto [Jones]—offer a welcome development for employers concerned about the enforceability of termination clauses.Williams HR Law
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