Can An Employee’s Off-Duty Behaviour Constitute Just Cause for Termination?
Can An Employee’s Off-Duty Behaviour Constitute Just Cause for Termination? We receive calls from employers asking whether they can terminate an employee for off duty conduct. Unfortunately there is not an easy answer. This blog discusses two cases of similar off-duty...A Benefit of Working Past 65: Employee Benefits Must Continue
A Benefit of Working Past 65: Employee Benefits Must Continue A recent human rights decision may result in Ontario employers paying higher premiums for group employee benefit plans. Mr. Talos was a secondary school teacher and decided to keep teaching after he turned...When Being Suspended Without Pay is Constructive Dismissal
Sometimes your employer is allowed to suspend you without pay, which is a constructive dismissal. Other times, this is a breach of your employment contract.
Don’t Let Cannabis Laws Leave You Dazed and Confused
Don’t Let Cannabis Laws Leave You Dazed and Confused In October, smoking or ingesting cannabis will be legal in Canada. Does your business have policies and procedures in place to handle this transition? The federal government has passed legislation that will make...Are All Employment & Labour Lawyers Created Equal?
Are All Employment & Labour Lawyers Created Equal? Are there many employment & labour lawyers in Ontario? There are many employment & labour lawyers working in Ontario – especially in large urban centers like Toronto. I go to a Christmas party each...Ontario Court of Appeal: Lessons About Termination Clauses
In a recent decision, Nemeth v. Hatch Ltd 2018 ONCA 7, the Ontario Court of Appeal, upheld a termination clause finding that is was enforceable.