Duty of Good Faith Applies to Employees: Court Upholds Termination for Cause
A recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision highlights the importance of the duty of good faith owed by employees and the need for employers
Simplifying Terminations: Best Practices and Key Takeaways
Making the decision to terminate an employee is difficult in itself. This is often further complicated for small businesses and entrepreneurs who may not have
Krmpotic v.s Thunder Bay Electronics Limited
In a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision, the court upheld a $50,000 award for Aggravated damages ordered to an employee due to the manner
Navigating Compliance Training in Canada: Ensuring Success and Mitigating Risks
Keeping your employees safe, informed, and compliant with regulations is a crucial aspect of running a successful business. While the specific requirements can vary depending
Employee with One Year of Service Awarded Eleven Months of Notice
Employers often believe that offering fixed-term contracts to staff can reduce severance or termination costs. While this may be true in some cases, the reality
How Not to Terminate an Employee
As illustrated in the recent British Columbia Supreme Court decision Chu v China Southern Airlines Company Limited, 2023 BCSC 21, efforts to unfairly deprive employees
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- Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017
- Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- Canadian Human Rights Commission
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- Employment Insurance
- Guide to the Employment Standards Act
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- Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
- Occupational Health And Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990
- Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
- Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000
- Ontario Human Rights Commission
- Ontario Ministry of Labour
- Bill 3, Pay Transparency Act, 2018
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- Statutory Holidays in Canada
- Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Ontario
