Employer’s Legal Challenge Overruled in Ontario Wrongful Dismissal Case In a significant employment law decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal (OCA) has rejected an employer's attempt to overturn a $1.8 million damages award previously granted to a retired executive. The ruling affirms that
Employee Job Abandonment: What Employers (and Employees) Should Know
When Silence Speaks Loudly: Understanding and Managing Employee Job Abandonment In today’s modern workplace, communication is everything. But what happens when it suddenly stops? When an employee fails to show up for work, offers no explanation, and can’t be reached - employers are often left
For Ontario Employers: Legal Pitfalls for Employment Contracts Termination Clause
Navigating the start and end of an employment relationship can be legally complex, especially when employers rely on an outdated or poorly drafted employment contract termination clause. A recent Ontario court decision called Wilds v. 1959612 Ontario Inc., 2024 ONSC 3452 provides a clear warning to
Bonus Pay after Termination of Employment
A key question Ontario employment lawyers help addressing is a worker's entitlements to bonus pay after termination of employment. In this blog article, we discuss an employer's key legal obligations surrounding employee compensation and termination. A leading case called Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition
Unsuccessful Wrongful Dismissal Claim in Ontario
Can Swearing at Your Boss Get You Fired for Cause? Understanding Just Cause vs. Wilful Misconduct in Ontario Wrongful Dismissal Claims In an important employment law decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the case of 2551965 Ontario Ltd. v. Warkentin provides a powerful reminder that
Ontario Court Sides with Employer in Wrongful Dismissal and Employment Contract Dispute
A recent Ontario court decision reinforces the importance of having a well-drafted employment contract. In Bertsch v. Datastealth Inc., 2024 ONSC 5593, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that an employer’s termination clause limiting an employee’s severance to the minimum required under the
Workplace Investigations in Ontario
Workplace investigations are a necessary part of managing risk and fostering a respectful, law-abiding culture. While harassment and discrimination are commonly recognized as issues requiring formal investigation, other forms of misconduct—like fraud, time theft, or breaches of
Following Waksdale v. Swegon North America: Court Invalidates Employment Contract Termination Clause
In another decision, the court has emphasized the enduring influence of the Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc., 2020 ONCA 391 case on the enforceability of termination clause in employment contracts. The Court's ruling in De Castro v. Arista Homes Limited, 2025 ONCA 260 underscores the necessity