At common law, employees are presumed to be entitled to reasonable notice upon termination. This presumption can be rebutted by a termination clause, a contractual term which restricts an employee’s…
Domestic Abuse Impacts the Workplace Too
The #MeToo movement has put sexual harassment and violence in the workplace front and center. But what about violence that occurs in the personal lives of employees, such as domestic…
Privacy Commissioner: search engines have a duty to protect online reputations
In my practice, I’ve consulted with, and represented, individuals and corporations who have had inaccurate and, sometimes, hateful statements written about them online. In a recent case, those statements became…
The Lawyer’s Daily: How to detect and deter cannabis use in the workplace
Associate Tara Vasdani writes for The Lawyer’s Daily on how a recent decision provides employers with guidance on how to detect and deter marijuana use in the workplace. Read it here.
Associate Kathryn Marshall on Global News Radio 640
Associate Kathryn Marshall appeared on On Point with Alex Pierson on July 6, 2018, where she discussed the recent groping allegations against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and his response.
Associate Kathryn Marshall on CityTV
Associate Kathryn Marshall appeared on CityTV during Ontario’s General Election Night to provide analysis and commentary.
MacDonald & Associates Welcomes Amelia Phillips and Heather Power
MacDonald & Associates is pleased to welcome two new Associates this month. Amelia is an Associate lawyer at MacDonald & Associates. After graduating from the International Baccalaureate, Amelia obtained an…