Sexual Harassment Results in $85,000 Award
Sexual assault, sexual harassment, workplace, human rights, human rights tribunal, damages.
Constructive Dismissal and Covid-19
Over the past few months, we have received many questions from concerned employees about changes to their jobs. Some have experienced reductions in hours, others have had their pay cut, others are being asked to complete new or different tasks.
Another Unenforceable Termination Clause Helps Employee Get More Termination Pay
Another Unenforceable Termination Clause Helps Employee Get More Termination Pay Very recently, the Ontario Court of Appeal released another decision about employment contract termination clauses that significantly helps employees. If you are interested in previous...Back to Work: Childcare Responsibilities and Accommodation
back to work, childcare responsibilities, accommodation, return to work, family status, Employment Standards Act, ESA
Wrongful Dismissal Update: Judge Upholds Just Cause Termination for a 30 Year Employee Who Touched a Co-Workers Buttock
Judge Upholds Just Cause Termination for a 30 Year Employee Who Touched a Co-Workers Buttock
5 Things To Know about Fair Treatment at Work: Contracts, Harassment, Discrimination and more
This blog discusses five things you should know to be treated fairly and with respect and dignity in the workplace.
Wrongful Dismissal Update: Alleging Just Cause is a Legal Minefield
A recent case, Headley v. City of Toronto, 2019 ONSC 4496, shows that alleging just cause for termination for a long-service employee can be a risky and costly strategy.
Battle of the clauses: what does it take for the Court to uphold a termination clause?
Two recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice decisions shed light on what types of termination clauses will be upheld and which will be deemed unenforceable.