As we wrap up 2025, employment lawyers have circled January 16, 2026 on their calendars. This is the date when the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “ONCA”) will hear the appeals in:
Closing the Dufault Loop
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Driver Inc. Crackdown: The Government Is Coming for Misclassified Workers – Are You Ready?
If you thought the Driver Inc. controversy was just background noise in the trucking industry, think again. The government is stepping up enforcement in a big way, and businesses that have turned a blind eye to worker misclassification could soon
Defining “Just Cause” is a Lost Cause
Stuart likes using the line: “just cause is not a lost cause” to support the proposition that while establishing just cause for dismissal is difficult, it is not impossible. The same is not true for termination clauses that purport to
The Impact of Turning Down a Job
We often tell our clients that the reasonable notice period is a bridge to another role, not a windfall for a dismissed employee. Notice is meant to support an employee until they find a job, and its length is based
More Weeks, More Relief: What You Need to Know About the EI Benefit Extensions
Significant changes are coming to Employment Insurance (EI) benefits that could have a major impact on you, especially if you’re a long-tenured worker or facing a job loss. Until now, EI benefits generally applied equally to everyone, and receiving severance
Small Claims Court Monetary Limit Increases to $50,000 Effective October 1, 2025
When an employee commences a claim against their employer, or vice-versa, the proper forum in which to bring the lawsuit is an important consideration. For civil claims, this is typically determined by the type of relief sought and the value
When a Hostile Work Environment Becomes Constructive Dismissal
A toxic workplace culture isn’t just bad for morale, it can also create significant legal risk for the employer. In the recent case of Kennedy v. Kingston Area Taxi Licensing Commission, the court found that a persistent hostile work
Payback? Not So Fast
One of your employees has really done it this time. They botched a sales pitch and cost your company a new client. Or they broke an expensive piece of equipment. Or they let a table leave without paying. The worst
Case Law Update: 30+ Year Employee Awarded Only 6 Months Notice
As employment lawyers, we frequently caution our clients that determining the appropriate common law notice period for a dismissed employee is “more of an art than a science“. Indeed, while we are familiar with the core relevant factors
Court of Appeal Upholds Termination Clause – A Path Forward for Employers
Many employers struggle to ensure that their employment contracts contain legally enforceable termination clauses. What may seem valid and enforceable at the time of signing can later be struck down when it’s tested, often years later, at the time of