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

By Christopher Randall

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

By Christopher Randall

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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Federal Relief for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

By Christopher Randall

With recent models suggesting the virus has hit its peak, and Premier Ford’s statement that Victoria Day may be when the province eases some of its social distancing measures, many…

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COVID-19 and Limitation Periods in the Employment Context

By Christopher Randall

Overview On March 20, 2020, pursuant to the Ontario Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, the provincial government suspended statutory limitation periods and procedural guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. More…

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Ontario Employer-Provided Benefits During a Layoff or Leave of Absence

By Christopher Randall

In light the current COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact to the economy across the province, layoffs and leaves of absences are becoming much more commonplace. If your employer has temporarily…

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Provincial Measures Across Canada for Employers and Employees – COVID-19

By Christopher Randall

BRITISH COLUMBIA Updated on April 6, 2020 On Wednesday March 18, 2020 the BC government declared a state of emergency to support their COVID-19 response. On March 31, 2020 the…

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Don’t Gamble: Leave No Stone Unturned When Seeking Fulsome Documentary Disclosure

By Christopher Randall

The termination of one’s employment is often unexpected and, when it occurs, is typically effective immediately.  Even further from an employee’s mind is the contemplation of litigation following a termination….

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Terminating Someone During the Holiday Season = Extraordinary Damages

By Christopher Randall

It isn’t only the manner in which someone is terminated that can attract extraordinary damages in a wrongful termination case, it can also be the timing. Here are some cases…

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Court of Appeal Confirms Years Spent as a Contractor are Included in Calculation of Reasonable Notice

By Christopher Randall

By: Chris Justice   Earlier this year, the Ontario Superior Court, in Cormier v 1772887 Ontario Ltd (St. Joseph Communications), addressed the issue of whether or not previous years worked…

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Dependent Contractor Status Requires “Substantially More Than 50%” of Income Coming From One Client

By Christopher Randall

A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal provided some guidance on how economically dependent a contractor must be before they are afforded the same statutory and common law…

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