A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal highlights the devastating financial consequences of inadequate internal controls, confirming a massive damages award against a rogue employee. Foster v. Prado (2026 ONCA 277) In Foster v. Prado, an office manager...
A recent decision from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench serves as a stark reminder that deliberate deception during the hiring process can justify immediate termination for cause, even for executive-level employees. Tudor v. Accurate Screen Ltd. In Tudor v....
In a recent decision, the Nova Scotia Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal (WCAT) considered a difficult but increasingly important question: When does workplace violence in a high-risk role cross the line from “expected behaviour” to a compensable...
Why This Case Matters Ontario courts have long grappled with the enforceability of employment termination clauses stating that an employee can be dismissed “at any time.” Li v. Wayfair Canada ULC, 2025 ONSC 2959, marks a pivotal moment in this discussion. Unlike some...
Background Gerald Hebert sold his electrical contracting business, Lineside Electric Ltd., to Colin’s Mechanical Service Ltd. in 2021 for $450,000. As part of the deal, Hebert signed a four-year employment contract with Colin’s Mechanical (August 1, 2021 – July 31,...
Background: Martin-Brower of Canada Co., a strategic supply chain provider for McDonald’s restaurants in Western Canada, faced a grievance after terminating a long-haul driver (the “Grievor”) for alleged time theft. The dispute escalated to arbitration under the...
