Posted on November 12, 2020
Husband Attempts To Relitigate Ownership Of Car
When a family goes through a divorce or separation, it’s easy for disagreements to escalate into serious conflict requiring litigation to resolve. What happens to…
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Posted on October 29, 2020
Supreme Court Of Canada Issues Decision On Bonus Payments For Terminated Employees
Almost exactly one year ago, we wrote a blog about how bonuses factor into payment in lieu of notice. This month, the topic has made…
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Posted on May 7, 2020
Decision Highlights Challenges Of Shared Custody During COVID-19
Parents looking to avoid some of the disruptions that comes with separation or divorce might turn to nesting arrangements, which see the children staying in…
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Posted on October 30, 2019
How Do Bonuses Factor Into Payment In Lieu Of Notice?
For some people, bonuses make up a large part of their total income. However, unlike regular paychecks, bonuses are typically issued at irregular intervals. So…
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Posted on May 10, 2019
Duty To Accommodate On Basis Of Family Status Continues To Evolve
In Canada, employers have a duty to adjust rules, policies, or practices in order to allow employees to participate fully and avoid being discriminated against.…
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Posted on March 29, 2019
Employee Who Raised Safety Concerns Cries Foul After Being Fired
It’s often said that at work, safety is everyone’s concern. It would follow suit then, that employees should be free to report safety concerns they…
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Posted on January 24, 2019
Former Employees Allege Non-Solicitation Clause Was Too Vague To Be Enforced
Most people may think of employment contracts as agreements that govern a relationship between an employee and employer for the duration of that working relationship.…
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Posted on January 10, 2019
Release Does Not Prevent Employee From Bringing Sexual Harassment Claim
When someone is terminated from a job, they may find themselves faced with having to sign a release in order to receive payment in lieu…
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Posted on 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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Posted on 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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