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A Convenient Duty: Appellate Court Concludes That Convenience Store Employees With Fixed-Term Contracts Still Have A Duty To Mitigate

In the recent decision of Mac's Convenience Stores Inc. v Basyal, 2025 BCCA 284 ("Basyal"), the British Columbia Court of Appeal reconfirmed that, in British Columbia, employees are required to mitigate their losses...

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Fasken

The Havoc Of The "Standard" Release In Employment Law And Human Rights

Releases are agreements where one party agrees to release another party from an actual or potential liability. Releases are used frequently in the settlement of employment law and human rights disputes.

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Bow River Law

Five Employer Wins And Counting: Is The Tide Turning?

In a shift from the prevailing trend of employee-friendly case law regarding the interpretation of employment and compensation agreements, Canadian courts have recently issued a series of rulings in favour of employers.

Canada Employment

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

The Air Canada Flight Attendant Strike/Lockout, Explained

Over the weekend, the workers elected to continue striking despite a federal ministerial order to return to work and submit to binding arbitration.

Canada Employment

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Nelligan Law

Dependent Vs. Independent Contractors: Key Distinctions For Employers

Canada Employment

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MLT Aikins LLP

Canadian Work-Sharing: Special Measures Now In Place

Canada Employment

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George Waggott Law

Flawed Canadian Employment Contracts: Not Blank Cheque

Canada Employment

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George Waggott Law

Career Employee Dismissed For Just Cause

Canada Employment

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Roper Greyell LLP – Employment and Labour Lawyers

Legally Binding Contracts In Ontario: Key Elements And How They Work

Canada Employment

Pacific Legal PC

Know The Law: Termination With Cause

Canada Employment

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Miller Thomson LLP

Extended Notice And High Bonuses: Employer Liability In Lischuk v K Jay Electric

Canada Employment

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CCPartners

Canadian HR Reporter: Worker Sues For Constructive Dismissal After Temporary Layoff

Canada Employment

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Williams HR Law

"Let's Eat Grandma" – How Commas Can Ruin Or Make Your Case (And What To Do About It!)

Canada Employment

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Spring Law

Ontario Courts Uphold Termination Clauses With "At Any Time" Language, But Dufault Still Looms Large

Canada Employment

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Williams HR Law

Out The Door, Not Off The Hook: Remedies For Employers When Post-Employment Confidentiality Obligations Are Breached

Canada Employment

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Williams HR Law

Conflit d'intérêts dans l'administration d'une succession : ce que l'affaire Virdi Estate (Re) enseigne aux exécuteurs testamentaires

Canada Litigation

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Miller Thomson LLP

Investment Opportunities In Canada: The Best Businesses To Start And Invest In.

Canada Immigration

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Sobirovs Law Firm

Webinar: AI Regulation: Navigating Innovation And Privacy In A Shifting Regulatory Landscape

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

2025 Global In-House Counsel Report: Unique Insights Into The Global In-House Profession From ICW | Mondaq

Worldwide Law Practice

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

"Look At The Stars, Look How They Shine For You": Shining A Light On "Coldplaygate" And What It Teaches Employers

A recent viral moment at a Coldplay concert sparked more than social media buzz; it triggered a corporate crisis.

Canada Employment

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Williams HR Law

Alberta Employers Beware: Common Law Reasonable Notice Period Can Extend Beyond 24 Months

For a significant time, Alberta Courts have recognized a rough upper limit of 24 months' common law notice (or pay in lieu of notice) upon termination of employment. In Lischuk v K-Jay Electric Ltd., 2025 ABQB 460, the Alberta Court of King's Bench (ABKB) has, for the first time, awarded a common law reasonable notice period beyond this 24-month cap.

Canada Employment

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MLT Aikins LLP

IFW July 2025 Newsletter – The Latest News On Aggravated Damages

Recently, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice issued a ruling in the case of McFarlane v. King Ursa Inc., awarding a shortserving, executive employee 12 months' notice and $40,000 in moral damages.

Canada Employment

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Israel Foulon Wong

Court Awards 26 Months Severance Pay In Alberta!

In Lischuk v K-Jay Electric Ltd., 2025 ABKB 460 (Angotti) is an interesting and important Alberta employment law case, both factually and in terms of legal analysis.

Canada Employment

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Bow River Law

Restructuring Layoffs In Ontario: Know Your Rights When Companies Downsize

Canada Employment

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Unified LLP

Nova Scotia Termination Clause Struck Down For Referencing "Severance Pay"

Canada Employment

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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

Ontario Superior Court Upholds "At Any Time" Termination Clause Post-Dufault

Canada Employment

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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

"At Any Time And For Any Reason" Termination Clause Found Enforceable

Canada Employment

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Cassels

A Marked Shift In Termination Clause Enforceability? Use Of The Words "At Any Time" Does Not Automatically Render Provision Unenforceable

Canada Employment

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Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

When Can Long-Term Disability Frustrate An Employment Contract?

Canada Employment

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Soloway Wright

Intentional Recruitment Or Inducement? Recent Cases Say…

Canada Employment

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Fasken

Dufault Is Not Default: Ontario Court Upholds "At Any Time" Termination Language

Canada Employment

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CCPartners

What Happens If An Employee's Work Permit Expires?

Canada Employment

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Taylor McCaffrey

Termination Clause In Employment Agreement Survives Scrutiny Despite "At Any Time" Language

Canada Employment

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Torys LLP

Intentional Recruitment Or Inducement? Recent Cases Say…

Many businesses are taking a more intentional approach to recruitment in the current economic environment. In some cases, this can involve actively seeking out top talent from competing firms...

Canada Employment

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Fasken

Dufault Is Not Default: Ontario Court Upholds "At Any Time" Termination Language

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has released its ruling in Li v. Wayfair Canada Inc., [currently unreported – contact me for a copy of the decision], an employment law decision...

Canada Employment

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CCPartners

What Happens If An Employee's Work Permit Expires?

For the next few months, I will be answering some common questions that we get from clients related to immigration and employment matters. This one is a frequent source of confusion..

Canada Employment

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Taylor McCaffrey

Termination Clause In Employment Agreement Survives Scrutiny Despite "At Any Time" Language

In a decision that will be of interest to employers, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Li v. Wayfair Canada Inc. upheld a termination clause in an employment...

Canada Employment

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Torys LLP

How Can A Contract Lawyer Help Your Business In Ontario.

Canada Employment

Pacific Legal PC

Nova Scotia Court Voids Cross-Canada Termination Clause: A Cautionary Tale For National Employers?

Employers operating across multiple Canadian provinces or territories sometimes prefer to use a single cross-Canada employment agreement template...

Canada Employment

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Cassels

Risques à surveiller en matière de congédiement déguisé

Les risques d'allégations de congédiement déguisé demeurent une préoccupation importante pour les employeurs canadiens, en particulier dans le contexte de changements opérationnels.

Canada Employment

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

International Remote Workers And The ESA: Key OLRB Ruling Explained

On March 28, 2025, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (the "OLRB") released its decision in Jiri Pik v. Cure Data Inc.

Canada Employment

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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

Unlimited Vacation: Dream Or Drama?

Unlimited Vacation sounds great in theory – employees take time when they need it, the administrative burden of ‘counting days' is alleviated, the ‘use it or lose it' drama disappears...

Canada Employment

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Spring Law

Another Win For Employers: Enforceability Of Termination Provisions Does Not Impact Contractual Right To Layoff

Canada Employment

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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

"Canadianizing" Employment Agreements And Challenges To Mitigation

Canada Employment

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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

Western Canada Employment Litigation Roundup

Canada Employment

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Cassels

Ontario Court Of Appeal Clarifies Enforceability Of Termination Clauses In Employment Contracts

Canada Employment

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McLennan Ross LLP

Constructive Dismissal Pitfalls In Employment Law: Five Key Factors For Employers

Canada Employment

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Employer's Repudiation Of Employment Contract Results In Damages Award Of Over $450,000 For Dismissed Executive

Canada Employment

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Roper Greyell LLP – Employment and Labour Lawyers

Oh Canada, Oh Compliance: What Employers Need To Know About Our Unique Canadian Workplace Laws

Canada Employment

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Spring Law

Frustration Of Contract: When Performance Becomes Impossible

Canada Employment

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McCague Borlack LLP

A Prime Example Of Class Action Defence In The Gig Economy

Canada Employment

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McMillan LLP

McKercher LLP Partner, George A. Green, Employment Matters Podcast Episode 676: Developments In The Canadian Legal Landscape & Pitfalls To Avoid, Brought To You By Employment Law Alliance

Canada Employment

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McKercher LLP

Are Termination Clauses In Employment Contracts Enforceable?

Canada Employment

Wallace Smith LLP

How To Write A Share Purchase Agreement In Ontario: A Complete Guide.

Canada Commercial

Pacific Legal PC

BC Supreme Court Decision Offers Cautions About After-acquired Cause And Termination Clauses For Commission-compensated Employees.

Canada Employment

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

The Importance Of Independent Contractor Agreements

Canada Employment

Pacific Legal PC

Ontario Court Rules That A Temporary Lay-Off Provision Is Not A "Termination" Provision

Canada Employment

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

La Fête Est Terminée : La Colombie-Britannique Annonce L'entrée En Vigueur De Normes D'emploi Pour Les Travailleurs De Plateformes Numériques

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Does Your Termination Clause Need To Comply With Statutory Group Notice Provisions?

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

"Fixing" The Term Of Employment: Fixed-Term Agreement Defends Against Wrongful Dismissal Claim

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Recent Trends And Best Practices In Workplace Investigations And Terminations Of Employment (Video)

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

CERB Appeal: Alberta Court Of Appeal Finds CERB Not Deductible From Wrongful Dismissal Damages

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Employers, CERB Your Enthusiasm: British Columbia Court Of Appeal Rules CERB Is Not Deductible From Wrongful Dismissal Damages

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

An Oppressive Outcome: Alberta Court Finds Directors Responsible For Severance Obligations

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Constructive Dismissal Unmasked As Resignation: Alberta Court Finds Employee Resigned After Refusing To Comply With Mask Policy

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Gone In 60 Days (or More): Court Of Appeal Finds Termination Clause Did Not Limit Employee Termination Entitlements

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Navigating Employer Obligations During Economic Uncertainty (Video)

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Siskinds LLP

Employment, Labour And Equalities Law Webinar Series: A Year In Review 2023 (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Claims For "Employment Wrongful Acts": What Liability Adjusters Need To Know (Video)

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SBA Lawyers LLP

Why Is An Employment Agreement Important? (Video)

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Mclennan Ross LLP's Cesar Agudelo Sat Down With OMNI's Nash Chaparro To Discuss A Variety Of Topics Including Civil Lawsuits, Immigration, And Legal Considerations For Small Business Owners (Video)

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McLennan Ross LLP

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