How can you stop a former employee from acting in a way that harms your company? Apart from threatening to sue the employee for damages, is there a way to have the Court tell the employee to stop doing something?
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Inducement, or I Knew You Were Trouble
I often say that dismissals are like breakups and finding a job or hiring someone is like dating. Nothing illustrates this better than inducement.
When looking for inducement, courts essentially consider whether the discussions between an employer and a…
Tariffs, Layoffs, Restructuring: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
Concerned about tariffs, layoffs, restructuring? You are not alone.
The current economic climate, marked by tariffs, economic uncertainty, layoffs and restructuring, has understandably created concerns for many employers and employees.
Employers
The impact of tariffs has led to significant changes…
Maximum Hours of Work: Can An Employee Be Asked to Work Extra Hours?
Employment standards legislation, such as Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA“), is designed to set minimum standards which cannot be opted out of, even if the employee agrees. One standard addressed in all employment standards legislation relates to the…
Advice for Canadian employers amidst Trump’s tariff threats
Hi there. So it’s March 6th and it sounds like we may have a little bit of a reprieve as just today, Governor Trump has announced that he is pausing some of the tariffs that he intended to impose on…
Court Decision Changes Impact of Setting Action Down For Trial
When starting a new lawsuit, a common question we receive from clients is “how long before we get to trial?” The litigation process can take years, although the good news is that the vast majority of cases settle long before…
Further Update on Termination Clauses: Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc.
Even More Reason to Think That Your Contract is Unenforceable
As anyone who has been following our blog will know, over the last few years we have seen a pattern in Ontario of courts highly scrutinizing termination clauses. The…
How to Lose [an Employee] in 10 Days
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Can They SLAPP? How?
So, your employment has come to an end. However, you believe that your former employer owes you money. There are several options for collecting. You can bring a claim under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 or you can sue in…
Employers Beware: The More You Know, The More You Risk
You have heard people say “less is more” – probably more times than you’d like. I’m sorry to have to do this to you again, but it really is true!
Remember the episode of The Office where Michael Scott hands…