January 4, 2019
Can A Husband Who Earned Less Income Than Wife Maintain Beneficial Ownership Of Home?
When a couple goes through separation or divorce, it’s not uncommon for there to be disputes about who owns what, or who owes who money.…
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December 28, 2018
Does Impaired Driving While Off Duty Give an Assistant Fire Chief’s Employer Cause to Dismiss Him?
Access to an employer’s vehicle is a privilege that comes with a number of responsibilities, especially when one is allowed to drive the vehicle outside…
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December 21, 2018
Court is Critical of Husband’s Aggressive Litigation Tactics
We previously wrote about a case working its way through the courts where a father was seeking to settle their separation through First Nations laws…
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December 13, 2018
Court of Appeal Rules Termination Clause Must Be Read In Whole
Typically, when people are terminated from their jobs without cause, they are entitled to notice or payment in lieu of notice. While the Employment Standards…
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December 6, 2018
Court Does Not Look Kindly Upon Husband Who Fails To Disclose Finances
Court orders might not be fun, or even easy to comply with. However, it’s important to do so. This was perfectly illustrated in a recent…
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November 29, 2018
Assessing Liability For Racism In The Workplace
Despite making progress over the years, racism and other forms of discrimination still occur in the workplace. Of course, Ontario’s Human Rights Code (the “Code”)…
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November 22, 2018
Court Outlines Requirements For Double Wills
It’s natural for people to want to structure their wills in a way that allows their property to be distributed amongst their beneficiaries as quickly…
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November 16, 2018
Is Someone On Unpaid Sick Leave Entitled To Pay In Lieu Of Notice?
Unpaid leaves of absence from work can complicate people’s lives, contributing financial stress as well as worry about a person’s health. Another way that unpaid…
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November 8, 2018
10 Siblings, 5 Banking Accounts, And Plenty Of Questions
While the preparation of a current and valid will can go a long way in ensuring your estate is not subject to litigation when you…
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November 1, 2018
Employer’s Termination Clause Covers All The Bases
Nobody is entitled to keep their job forever. That said, people who lose their jobs without cause are entitled to compensation in lieu of notice…
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