Repudiation of Contract: Risks Without Rewards
Employers frequently negotiate termination clauses, but what happens when the employer does not abide by its own termination clause? The results can be costly.
Clarity or Not: Dufault v. Ignace at the Ontario Court of Appeal
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently issued its decision in the Dufault case. Unfortunately the Court of Appeal decided not to take up the hard question of the appeal dealing with the enforceability of without cause termination clauses. Nevertheless, the case is a helpful illustration of the importance of reviewing termination clauses regularly.
Working for Workers Six Act: Further Legal Changes for Employers to Consider
The sixth instalment of the Ontario Government’s series of “Working for Workers” Acts has received royal assent. The latest changes include amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and the OHSA, in addition to other changes.
Changes to Ontario Legislation in Force: Latest Legislative Updates
New changes regarding sick notes and definitions of harassment are in effect in Ontario. Update your policies today!
Intro to Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation
What you don’t know about Canadian spam regulations could be costly to your business. While many know what a spam email is, spam in Canada applies to much more than emails. Find out inside what constitutes as spam in Canada and how your business can avoid costly fines from complaints about spam.
Ontario Minimum Wage Increase Comes Into Effect on October 1, 2024
General minimum wage increased to $17.20 as of October 1, 2024. More details inside.
Unforeseen Third-Party Change Causes Frustration of Employment Agreement
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently decided that an employment agreement can be frustrated due to an unforeseeable change by a third party. More info inside.
Condonation of Layoff: Silence May Not Be Enough
What constitutes condonation of layoff? A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision found that silence on the employee’s part may not be enough. More inside.
Temporary Help Agencies & Recruiters: Licensing Requirements
As of July 1, 2024, amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 requiring temporary help agencies (THAs) and recruiters in Ontario to be licensed come into effect. Applications must be submitted with various documents and a $750 fee. THAs must provide a $25,000 security and recruiters must also do so unless certain conditions are met. Find out more inside.
New Ontario Workplace Legislation: Working for Workers Five Act, 2024
The fifth installment of the Government of Ontario’s overhaul of the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, has now been released and debated at the Ontario Legislative Assembly. We’ve previously written about changes to the ESA, including most recently regarding the fourth change, found here. The latest installment contains several important changes that were recently announced […]
