In the recent decision of Titus v Hack, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found that a former employee had breached his contractual duties of fidelity, loyalty and good faith as an employee when he:
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In the recent decision of Titus v Hack, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found that a former employee had breached his contractual duties of fidelity, loyalty and good faith as an employee when he:
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As set out in greater detail in our previous post, as of July 1, 2024, Temporary Help Agencies and Recruiters will be prohibited from operating in Ontario without a license. In addition, clients will be prohibited from knowingly engaging…
A recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario could have significant implications on the legal requirement for fresh consideration in employment contracts.
When a company offers a new contract to an existing employee, there needs to be fresh…
The rise of the gig economy made worker classification a hot button topic. You’ve probably read about companies like Uber insisting on classifying its workers as independent contractors. While controversial to some, employers can benefit from this sort of…
Seinfeld, Season 2, Episode 7, “The Revenge”, in a boardroom:
LEVITAN: Is that Costanza over there? What are you doing here?
GEORGE: What?
LEVITAN: Am I crazy, or didn’t you quit?
GEORGE: When?
LEVITAN: Friday.
GEORGE: Oh, what?…
On May 6, 2024, the Ontario Legislature tabled its most recent employment omnibus legislation, the Working for Workers Five Act (the “Act”). If enacted, the Act will revise several Ontario employment laws, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”)…
Just when you thought you had heard the last of COVID-related legal developments, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in the case of Croke v VuPoint System Ltd, 2024 ONCA 354 (“Croke”), affirming that an employee’s refusal to…
When can an employer give a negative reference for a former employee? The situation in Gary Curtis v Bank of Nova Scotia seemed like the ideal time. There, an employee, while under suspicion of fraud and facing an investigation, resigned…
Suppose you are an employee who was placed on temporary layoff. During the layoff, you obtain new employment, which you intend to be temporary, until you are recalled to work. Does accepting this new employment constitute resignation from your previous…
Maybe you saw a back-to-school ad and felt nostalgic, or maybe you’ve been thinking about enhancing your credentials to make your next career move. Whatever the reason, employees who are considering further education often ask: can I take a leave…