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...
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...
For U.S. companies managing teams across the border and terminating employees, Ontario employment law can feel like a whole different world. In some ways, when we represent U.S. clients dealing with workplace disputes, such as termination of employment, the...