At Rudner Law, we recognize that the employment relationship is an interpersonal one, not unlike a marriage. That is true whether we are talking about a multi-national corporation, an owner-operated startup, a family business or a not-for-profit organization. And interpersonal relationships are complicated. We are talking about your livelihood, your business, and the place where you spend most of your day. You want to be sure that you understand your rights and obligations. That’s where we come in.
On August 7, 2026, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released its highly anticipated decision in Wigdor v. Facebook Canada Ltd.1 This decision makes it clear that termination provisions in Restricted Stock Unit (“RSU”) agreements will not be…
We always caution our clients that employment law is constantly changing. Just when you think the law on an issue is settled, a decision comes along that turns back the clock. That is exactly what happened in the recent Ontario…
For both employers and workers, understanding the true nature of a working relationship—and the enforceable limits of an employment or contractor agreement—is critical. A recent decision from the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Salina v. Investors Group Financial Services Inc.…
In my previous blog post titled “Building Services Providers as Employers”1, I discussed the special rules that apply to building services providers under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”)2. These rules apply to building services such as…
As we often see in litigation, doubling down on a losing hand doesn’t just waste time, it can cost a lot of money. In the recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Adelman v. IBM Canada Limited (“Adelman”)1, the employee…
When an employee requests time off for medical reasons, employers are often left wondering how much medical information they are entitled to request and what their accommodation obligations are. A recent decision from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the…
When a defendant is served with a Statement of Claim, they cannot simply put it aside and hope for the best. Failing to respond can result in the defendant being noted in default, which means the lawsuit may proceed without…
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In my previous article, “Non-Solicitation Clauses for Therapists – are they Enforceable or Justified?”, I discussed whether non-solicitation clauses for therapists are enforceable and outlined a balanced framework that protects both group practices and client choice.
A related…
