Is the Dust Finally Settled? Ontario Court Rules an Unauthorized Temporary Layoff is a Constructive Dismissal In a recent decision, the Ontario Superior Court concluded that if an employer unilaterally decides to place an employee on a temporary layoff, it will amount to a constructive dismissal
Why Constructive Dismissal Claims Don’t Always Succeed in Ontario
Date: January 29, 2026 Summary: Constructive dismissal cases are hard to win in Ontario because, unlike in wrongful dismissal cases, the onus is on employees to prove a fundamental change to the terms and conditions of their job and that they acted in a timely fashion. Key Take-Aways:
Ontario’s Rules of Civil Litigation Changes – Effective 2026
Written by: Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer Date: January 24, 2026 As of February 1, 2026, there will be important Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure changes that all participants in the civi litigation system should be aware of moving forward. This Rules of Civil Procedure is a
Frequently Asked Questions – Ontario Employment Law (2026)
Frequently Asked Employment Law Questions Written by: Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer Date Revised: January 18, 2026 In this employment law blog article, we discuss and provide general information regarding a few frequently asked questions various topics. Termination of
Workplace Party Misconduct by Employees in Ontario
Workplace Party and Employee Misconduct Conduct in Ontario Written by: Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer Date Published: January 9, 2026 Managing workplace party misconduct in Ontario requires a clear understanding of where the office ends and legal liability begins. While these
Just Cause Termination: Insights from an Ontario Employment Lawyer
Just Cause Terminations: What I’ve Learned from Representing Employees Written by: Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer Date Published: January 6, 2026 As an employment lawyer, one of the most common issues I deal with is helping employees facing a “just cause” termination. At first
Can an Employer Change a Without-Cause Termination to With-Cause?
Changing Terminations After-the-Fact is Challenging Written by: Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer Date Published: January 6, 2026 Navigating employment law can be tricky, especially when it comes to termination. Navigating employment law can be tricky, and one common question arises:
The Impact of Wrongful Dismissal on Stocks and RSU
How Does a Wrongful Dismissal Impact Stocks and RSU on Termination? Written by: Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer Date Published: January 1, 2026 Summary: In Ontario, a wrongful dismissal can significantly impact employee compensation tied to stocks, stock options, or restricted