Recent Issues

October 7, 2013

Former Manager Awarded $100,000 in Constructive Dismissal Suit

Constructive dismissal lawsuits can be very challenging.  Many judges seem to feel that employees should continue to work for their empl0yers even if significant employment terms […]
October 11, 2013

Signing an Employment Contract in Canada? Points to Consider.

Congratulations!  You have made it through the interview process and have now  been given an employment contract.  The contract may contain terms that significantly alter your […]
October 17, 2013

Deficient Notice Clause Upheld by Ontario CA in Dismissal Case

A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal, involving a deficient notice clause, illustrates the perils of attempting self-representation in a wrongful dismissal case.  In […]
October 20, 2013

Confidentiality Provisions in Wrongful Dismissal Settlements: Enforceable?

Most settlement agreements in wrongful dismissal cases contain confidentiality provisions.  Employers do not want their former employees revealing the terms of the settlement.  The dismissed employee […]