22
Sep
Ontario Employment Law: “Just Cause” for Dismissal
When can employment be lawfully terminated "for cause?"...
Toronto Law Blog
16
Sep
Ontario Employment Law: Reasonable Notice and ‘Character of Employment’
Ontario employers must provide reasonable notice when terminating employment without cause—determined by key Bardal factors: character of employment, length of service, age, and availability of similar work. While longer notice is usually expected for managerial roles, Ontario courts continue to weigh each case individually based...
15
Mar
Ontario Employment Law: Notice Periods and Senior Executive Employees
In Love v. Acuity Investments Management Inc. (2011), the Ontario Court of Appeal increased a senior vice-president’s termination notice from five to nine months, underscoring that high-level roles demand longer notice periods. The ruling cautioned against over-emphasizing short service, stressed the importance of the employee’s...
20
Nov
Workplace Harassment and Bill 168 – A New Remedy for an Old Problem
Bill 168 represented hope for employees historically trapped in environments where bullying was tolerated. By legislating clear responsibilities for employers, Ontario set the stage for stronger protections of workplace mental health and safety...
24
Mar
Fired for “Friending” – Facebook Update
In a notable UK case, a prison officer was dismissed for gross misconduct after discovering that his Facebook “friend list” included prior prisoners and criminals. Despite claiming ignorance, his failure to vet friend requests led to his dismissal due to the perceived conflict with professional...
22
Dec
Constructive Dismissal: Employers Beware
Constructive dismissal occurs when an employee resigns due to significant changes to their job that amount to a breach of contract—such as demotions, reduced pay, or toxic work environments. This blog explores the risks employers face when altering employment terms without consent, highlighting that such...
16
Oct
Facebook in the Workplace
In this post, Garry J. Wise reflects on the ongoing legal and practical implications of Facebook use in professional environments. While acknowledging that the initial novelty of social networking had faded by 2008, he observes that Facebook remained a prominent issue in workplace policy debates....