Recent Issues

September 17, 2013

Non-Competition Agreements Enforceable When Commercial: SCC

When will Canadian courts enforce non-competition agreements?  The latest Supreme Court of Canada decision in Payette v. Guay Inc. confirms that, in a commercial context, even […]
September 20, 2013

Sabbath Observance and Workplace Discrimination: Ontario HR Tribunal Awards $4,000.

Can an employer discriminate against Sabbath observers in the course of interviews for employment in Ontario?  If not, what kinds of penalties can employers face when […]
October 1, 2013

Does State Immunity trump Wrongful Dismissal claims?

When does state immunity apply in an employment law context?  Can a Canadian worker at a foreign embassy or consulate, located in Canada, bring a claim […]
October 2, 2013

Quitting Your Job in Style? Think Carefully!

Thinking of quitting your job in dramatic fashion?  Make sure to think things through carefully before making any rash decisions.  Many employees find themselves in very […]