When starting a new lawsuit, a common question we receive from clients is “how long before we get to trial?” The litigation process can take years, although the good news is that the vast majority of cases settle long before trial.

But how long will it take if no settlement can be reached? 

In most…

Even More Reason to Think That Your Contract is Unenforceable

As anyone who has been following our blog will know, over the last few years we have seen a pattern in Ontario of courts highly scrutinizing termination clauses. The courts have repeatedly sent the message that employers are expected to draft clauses right the…

Being single in the shadow of Valentine’s Day is never easy, but watching a classic rom-com is a good way to alleviate the fake-holiday blues. Which is why I recently watched the hit movie “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”, where Kate Hudson’s Andie tries to make Matthew McConaughey’s Ben break up with…

So, your employment has come to an end. However, you believe that your former employer owes you money. There are several options for collecting. You can bring a claim under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 or you can sue in civil court. Or, what if, instead of focusing on the legal route, you threaten to…

You have heard people say “less is more” – probably more times than you’d like. I’m sorry to have to do this to you again, but it really is true!

Remember the episode of The Office where Michael Scott hands over the responsibility of cutting down the benefits plan to Dwight Schrute?

Dwight figures out…

Welcome back to our 2024 Year in Review. Part 1 of our Tour covered developments with respect to:

• termination clauses,
• wrongful dismissals, and
• human rights.

Part 2 covers consideration in:

• contracts,
• mitigation,
• just cause,
• the impact of AI in the workplace, and
• key legislative updates.

Our Tour’s hits confirm what we always say: the employment…

Canada closed out 2024 by hosting the last shows of the Eras Tour, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking show. But what does Swift and the Eras Tour have to do with employment law? If you’ve read our blog, you already know that there is a thematic overlap. Swift’s music resonates with people for how it gets…