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Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds Notice Award of 26 Months
Absent exceptional circumstances, common law reasonable notice for terminated employees is generally capped at 24 months, with a handful of cases awarding employees greater amounts.

Bill 88 – More Upcoming Changes for Employers
Ontario employers should be aware of new employment legislation which may come into effect in the coming months. On February 28, 2022, Bill 88, Working

Ontario Arbitrator Upholds Another Mandatory Policy
In the recently released decision in Chartwell Housing Reit (The Westmount, the Wynfield, the Woodhaven and the Waterford) v. Healthcare, Office and Professional Employees Union,

Bill 27 Does Not Invalidate Pre October 25, 2021 Non-Competition Clauses
The Ontario Superior Court recently confirmed that employees with non-competition clauses in their employment agreements which pre-date October 25, 2021 are not invalidated by the

Ontario Arbitrator Upholds Another Mandatory Vaccination Policy
As Arbitrators continue to evaluate vaccination policies in unionized workplaces, another recent decision emphasizes that the reasonableness of a vaccination policy is a context-dependent finding.

Ontario Arbitrators Assess Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies: Initial Decisions
Many workplaces have introduced mandatory vaccination policies in order to minimize the risk of COVID-19 in the workplace. Such policies often have significant consequences for
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Bill 27 Guide
Download this guide to help ensure you have all the necessary workplace policies and procedures in place to be compliant with Bill 27.
Return to the Workplace Guide
Our team of Employment Law & HR experts have put together a comprehensive guide to help you plan for a successful return to the workplace.
Top 10 Considerations for Terminations During COVID-19
The pandemic has created incredible economic difficulty for many businesses, with some employers looking to reduce their workforce to stay afloat. However, before making any decisions, download our guide for key considerations for terminations during COVID-19.
Performance Improvement Plan
A performance improvement plan is a useful tool designed to help improve an employee’s performance by outlining specific performance issues and planning attainable goals for improvement