On June 17, 2019 Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau released draft legislation that proposes changes impacting the preferential tax treatment of employee stock options. The proposal seeks to impose a…
When does the clock start to run in a wrongful termination case?
By: Amelia Phillips On June 28, 2019, the Divisional Court denied leave to appeal the decision of Justice Perrell in Iluyomade v. Toronto Community Housing Corp., 2018 ONSC 7727 (CanLII)(“Iluyomade”)….
Employee Share Entitlements On Termination: A Matter Of Contract
Want to know more about how a termination will impact your shares? Set up a consultation with one of our lawyers here. In a recent decision, Mikelsteins v Morrison Hershfield…
Back to Life, Back to Reality: Court of Appeal Claws Back Landmark Notice Award
In 2015, Michael Dawe’s employment was terminated without cause by his employer, The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada. Mr. Dawe sued his employer for wrongful dismissal, with both he…
MacDonald & Associates Wins 2 Awards
We are excited to announce that Natalie C. MacDonald has once again been named Employment Lawyer of the Year by Finance Monthly Magazine, for their 2019 Legal Awards. The Finance…
Facebook Job Ad Microtargeting: Getting the Right “Fit” Or Is This Discrimination?
By: Kimberly Smith Long gone are the days when job seekers flipped through the daily newspaper in search of their next gig. In the internet age, social media connects employers…
Recent Changes to Parental Leave
Sifting through the issues surrounding leave entitlement is not without its challenges. Who is entitled to leave, when and for how long? These are some of the frequently asked questions….
Have the Courts Gone Too Far? The Ontario Court of Appeal Solidifies the High Threshold for the Tort of Intentional Infliction of Mental Suffering
By: Mackenzie Irwin As my colleague reported earlier last week, the Ontario Court of Appeal recently shut down the tort of harassment in Merrifield v Canada, (“Merrifield”). The Ontario Court…
Appellate Court Aborts the Tort: No New Tort of Harassment
By: Kimberly Smith In a recent ruling, Merrifield v Canada (Attorney General), 2019 ONCA 205, the Court of Appeal reversed a lengthy trial court decision that boldly created a free-standing…
Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover: The Emergence of the Dependent Contractor (Part 2)
By: Chris Justice Historically, the law in Canada has used the word “employee” as an entry to coverage, employing the difference between an employee and an independent contractor. [1] As…