As lawyers who practice for both employers and employees, we know that terminations are rarely pleasant for anyone involved. After all, as the Courts have acknowledged...

We regularly hear about employees resisting commuting, moving on quicker than ever when the job gets difficult, and when regular feedback gets uncomfortable.

Woohoo! Mandatory policies, postings, training, legally enforceable contracts… Actually, no client has ever told us they LOVE thinking through legal compliance for their workplace.

Ontario's Working For Workers Four Act received Royal Assent on March 21, 2024. And now, a brief interlude on Ontario's law-making process in case you've forgotten...

But what counts as "workplace harassment" and what are an employer's obligations? This post will set out the basics.

Supporting employees before, during and after parental leave is essential not only for fostering a positive workplace culture but for legal compliance. Understanding eligibility, duration, benefits, return-to-work...

Employment contracts shouldn't be considered "set it and forget it" documents.

With Halloween officially behind us, it's time to pitch the pumpkins, finish up that leftover candy, and pack up the spiderweb decor for another year.

Determining appropriate common law notice periods for short-service employees remains one of the most debated topics in Ontario employment law.

Workplace investigations, especially those involving harassment allegations, require a clear and consistent process.

For most employers we consult with, preparing and distributing employee handbooks seems like just one obvious step in setting up or maintaining a healthy workplace.

Franchise businesses come with their own unique blend of benefits and challenges, but a rarely discussed area is the intersection of franchise law with employment law.

Employers have another reason to worry about their termination clauses.

Employers often wonder how to handle requests for leaves of absence from employees.

Let's say someone has applied for a job at your business, and the best way for you to assess their suitability for the job is not through reading their resume or conducting an interview, but by observing them...

As discussed in previous blog posts in our farming series, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 ("ESA") outlines farming exemptions, This allows certain employers...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of tech, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is becoming a central player...

Are you an employer using fixed-term employment contracts and wondering how to avoid costly legal pitfalls?

As holiday fanatics, our team has had a countdown to the key holiday dates going on for some time now. Yet, even with a countdown many of us have been struck by just how few days remain before the New Year.

As the holiday season approaches, it is a good time to revisit lessons from highly pertinent employment law cases. One case that stands out is Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd. ("Matthews").