Introduction The case of Metrolinx v. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1587 (2025 ONCA 415) presents a compelling legal debate on the extent to which employers can discipline employees for off-duty...
Taylor v. Salytics Inc. Introduction This case study examines Taylor v. Salytics Inc., 2025 ONSC 3461 (CanLII), a recent Ontario Superior Court decision addressing whether a temporary layoff...
NEWS OF THE MONTH Ontario Introduces Bill 30, Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025: Major Reforms to Workplace Safety, Employment Standards, and Immigration The Ontario government has tabled the...
D.T., a mechanic employed since 2008, got into a heated confrontation with one of the co-owners of Adams Brothers Automotive on June 14, 2023. This wasn't their first verbal dispute, but on this...
Case Summary This case study examines the wrongful dismissal claim of Ms. Duong Yee against her employer, WestJet, an Alberta Partnership. Ms. Yee, an Accountant II, was terminated for cause on...
Key Ruling on Enforceability of Termination Clauses Case Overview Plaintiff (Appellant): Gavin Bertsch (Vice-President, 8.5 months of service, $300K annual salary) Defendant (Respondent):...
Case Overview Plaintiff: Adam Boyle (Senior Success Signature Engineer, 49 years old, 8 years of service) Defendant: Salesforce.com Canada Corporation Key Issue: Wrongful dismissal claim involving...
The Ontario government has introduced Bill 30, the Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30), a sweeping new legislative package that proposes significant amendments to various...
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development (MLTSD) conducts workplace inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), the...
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in De Castro v. Arista Homes Limited, 2025 ONCA 260 reinforces the principle that employment termination clauses must strictly comply with the Employment...
