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The “Historic Trade-Off”: Ontario Divisional Court Considers the Interplay Between the Workers’ Compensation Scheme and Constructive Dismissal Actions Arising from Workplace Harassment

By Faraz Kourangi

In Morningstar v. WSIAT, 2021 ONSC 5576, the Ontario Divisional Court conducted a judicial review of Decision No. 1227/19, 2019 ONWSIAT 2324 and Reconsideration Decision No. 1227/19R, 2020 ONWSIAT 1151…

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Constructive Dismissals During COVID-19: What’s the Deal with Infectious Disease Emergency Leaves?

By Faraz Kourangi

Background While it is hoped that COVID-19 subsides as vaccination rates increase across Canada, the pandemic has left behind a host of legal issues and uncertainties in Ontario workplaces, chief…

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Employer’s Obligation to Maintain Benefits Upon Termination

By MacDonald & Associates

When it comes to maintaining a terminated employee’s benefits, it is not always clear what an employer’s obligations are. While there are many factors that impact this obligation, the below…

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Ontario Court of Appeal Orders Appeal to Be Heard In Writing During COVID-19

By MacDonald & Associates

Carleton Condominium Corporation No. 476 v Wong, 2020 ONCA 244 is a very short 12 paragraph decision that is worth the read. The appeal at issue was scheduled for April…

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Work-sharing Temporary Special Measures

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Work-sharing Temporary Special Measures May 4, 2020 Work-Sharing (“WS”) is an adjustment program for employers to avoid layoffs when there is a temporary reduction in business that is beyond the…

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Natalie MacDonald Discusses COVID-19 and Employment Law on CityNews

By Natalie C. MacDonald

   Natalie MacDonald was interviewed by CityNews about what employers and employees can do during this unprecedented time: “Be flexible” she advised. Watch the interview here: Employment lawyer advises flexibility…

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COVID-19: Do’s and Don’ts for Employers and Employees

By Natalie C. MacDonald

The current unprecedented situation with which we are all faced requires immediate and complex decisions to be made in the workplace. We are continuing to monitor things, as they are…

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What Married and Common-law Couples Can Do to Protect their Business from Relationship Breakdown

By MacDonald & Associates

  By: Karina Pogosyan As a couple’s relationship grows and evolves over time, the parties come to share a lot: from raising and tending to their children and pets, to…

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Guidance for Employee’s Entitlements to Bonus and Stock Options Upon Termination

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Employers are increasingly turning to hybrid compensation structures to create incentive based compensation for their employees. Common examples include bonus incentives, employee stock options, or restricted share units. Unfortunately, when…

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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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