Steven Dickie

Termination clauses under the microscope and other cautions

The increasing unwillingness of the courts to enforce contractual termination clauses is creating a more expensive environment for employers.

Warkentin: Ontario decision clarifies distinction between a corporation’s employee and controlling mind

It is important for companies to obtain signed releases from workers in the context of company sale purchases.

‘Working for workers’ means more work for employers

The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development is proposing significant changes to the requirements of job postings...

HRTO finds no post-employment obligation to conduct a workplace investigation

The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal recently dismissed the application brought by an employee where she claimed discrimination by her former employer...

Court decision reminds employers to avoid ‘two-step’ offers of employment

In Adams v. Thinkific Labs Inc., 2024 BCSC 1129, a British Columbia trial court applied the doctrine of consideration at the employment contract...

Amendments to Ontario’s licensing regime for recruiters and temporary help agencies

On April 29, 2024, O. Reg 182/24 came into force amending Ontario’s licensing regime for recruiters and temporary help agencies (THAs). The...

Ontario considering 27-week personal illness leave

The Ontario government is conducting a consultation on amending the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) to include an unpaid 27-week personal...

Employment and Labour Law Insights: Artificial intelligence in the workplace

The Q1 2024 webinar will discuss artificial intelligence in the workplace, the latest termination clause case law developments as well as the risks...

Navigating the future of remote work

Remote work continues to evolve, as digital nomads and a variety of hybrid work arrangements become permanent features of many workplaces.