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Understanding the Requirements of Honest Contractual Performance in Ontario Employment Law In Ontario employment law, the duty of honest performance has emerged as a critical principle governing how all parties to a contract must behave. Naturally, this applies to employers and employees must act

Executive Severance Package Negotiation Navigating executive terminations requires both legal precision and negotiating finesse. When experienced executive employment lawyers consult with employers or employees about an employment termination involving senior executives, including those with many

In an important decision, the Ontario Superior Court has reaffirmed the legal boundaries of employer liability in the context of internal workplace investigations. The case in question (M.P. v. Ontario Power Generation Inc.) serves as an important precedent for both employers and employees,

Can an Employee Be Terminated for Poor Performance in Ontario? A Guide for Employers In a competitive business environment, especially in small or mid-sized companies, every employee’s performance has a direct impact on operations and profitability. When an employee consistently lacks strong

If you are an employer in Ontario or anywhere across Canada, recent legal developments make one thing clear: it is high time to review employment contracts, particularly the termination clauses. Otherwise, you may be exposing your business to costly workplace disputes, including wrongful dismissal

A Recent Court Case Explores Whether Secretly Recording at Work Is Enough for “Just Cause” Dismissal With smartphones making it easy to record conversations at the click of a button, it’s no surprise that secret recordings are becoming more common in workplaces. But can they be grounds for firing

Employer Responsibilities in Accommodation and Dismissal: A Legal Perspective When it comes to managing employee performance and supporting staff with disabilities, employers must carefully balance their legal responsibilities. The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal’s decision in Karim v. Workplace

Why trying to shortchange employees on termination pay rarely ends well for companies In the realm of employment law, one of the most common  and costly - mistakes employers make is mishandling severance packages. Despite clear legal precedent and widespread awareness, many employers still choose