Recent Issues

February 13, 2012

Wrongfully Dismissed? Six Points to Consider.

Thousands of employees are restructured, dismissed or downsized across Canada each week. In some cases, these dismissals are related to the company’s economic performance or to some […]
March 14, 2012

Does Forced Geographic Relocation Constitute Constructive Dismissal?

Transferring an employee to a new geographic location may not always be a constructive dismissal. Employees must be cautious in pursuing constructive dismissal claims.
March 19, 2012

The Scathing Missive and Canadian Employment Law: Good Idea?

This article examines whether it is a good idea for Canadian employees to send a scathing missive on their way out the door - and how it might affect severance entitlements.
March 21, 2012

Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Non-Competition: Two Ontario Court of Appeal Decisions: Two Very Different Results.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has issued two recent decisions dealing with breach of fiduciary duty in an employment context.  In one case, GasTOPS Ltd. v. […]