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Cause for Concern: Ontario Court of Appeal Rules Illegal “For Cause” Provision Invalidates Entire Employment Contract

By MacDonald & Associates

Overview Mr. Benjamin Waksdale (“Mr. Waksdale”) worked for his former employer, Swegan North America Inc. (“Swegon”), for a period of eight months before he was terminated without cause. Like many…

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Right to Refuse Unsafe Work, Procedure, and Provincial Guidelines during COVID-19

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For the most part, all provinces within Canada follow a similar procedure relating to an employee’s right to refuse unsafe work.  The below list is a number of common steps…

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Ontario Government Makes Sweeping Changes to the ESA

By Natalie C. MacDonald

Friday evening, the Government amended Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) through Ontario Regulation 228/20 to provide employers with some comfort that they will likely not be found to have…

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