Non-solicitation agreements

July 21, 2004

To Sign or Not To Sign by Kevin Marron – The Globe and Mail July 21, 2004

To sign or not to sign? Many employers require employees to sign restrictive agreements. But both often ignore the legal ramifications — and that’s a big […]
February 6, 2013

Restrictive Covenant Void – Ontario Court of Appeal

The Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed once again that restrictive covenants are subject to careful judicial scrutiny, and will often be struck out.  According to […]
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 […]
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 […]