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Ontario Court Of Appeal: Using The Words “at Any Time” Or “for Any Reason” In A Without Cause Termination Provision Does Not Breach The Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”)
The Ontario Court of Appeal has issued a landmark ruling on employment termination provisions, addressing whether contractual language permitting termination "at any time" or "for any reason" violates the Employment Standards Act. This decision overturns a controversial lower court ruling and provides crucial clarity for employers drafting termination clauses. The court emphasized a practical, contextual approach to interpreting employment contracts rather than isolating specific phrases.
Canada Employment
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Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
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When “at Any Time” Doesn’t Mean “any Time”: A Welcome Dose Of Common Sense
The Ontario Court of Appeal has issued a landmark decision that may finally bring predictability to termination clause litigation. For years, employment agreements have been struck down over seemingly harmless phrases, leaving employers and employees uncertain about enforceability. Will this new ruling restore common sense to contractual interpretation, or will technical challenges continue to dominate employment law disputes?
Canada Employment
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Siskinds LLP
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Ontario Court Of Appeal Brings Clarity To Enforceable Termination Clauses
The Ontario Court of Appeal has issued a landmark decision reshaping how termination clauses in employment contracts should be interpreted, moving away from hyper-technical scrutiny toward a practical, contextual approach. Through two consolidated cases, the court addressed whether common contractual phrases like "at any time" violate employment standards legislation and provided crucial guidance on drafting enforceable for-cause provisions.
Canada Employment
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Cassels
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When No Reasons Are Good Reasons: What Employers Need To Know About Terminating Non-Unionized Employees Without Cause
British Columbia employers do not need to provide reasons when terminating employment without cause, and in most cases should refrain from doing so. A recent Supreme Court of British Columbia decision confirms that failing to provide reasons for a without cause termination does not breach the duty of good faith in the manner of dismissal.
Canada Employment
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McMillan LLP
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Participation Encouraged In Public Consultations On Manitoba’s Worker Recruitment And Protection Act (WRAPA)
The Government of Manitoba is conducting a public consultation on modernizing the Worker Recruitment and Protection Act (WRAPA), Manitoba's principal legislation governing foreign worker recruiters, employer compliance obligations, and protections for foreign workers. This consultation presents a critical opportunity for employers, human resources professionals, recruiters, and foreign workers to influence how the legislation can be updated to better serve Manitoba's evolving labour market while strengtheni
Canada Immigration
MA
MLT Aikins LLP
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Hiring International Graduates In Canada: PGWP Rules And Permanent Residence Pathways
International graduates are employed across a wide range of industries in Canada. One of the key temporary work permit categories that enables international graduates to work in Canada is the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Understanding how the PGWP works and the potential pathways to permanent residence that may be available to international graduates can help businesses make informed hiring decisions and develop appropriate employee retention strategies. While many international graduates hope to obtain permanent residence, eligibility depends on a range of factors, including the immigration program requirements in effect at the time of application.
Canada Immigration
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Green and Spiegel
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Québec’s New Regulation On Workplace Sexual Violence: What Employers Need To Know
Québec's new Regulation respecting measures to prevent or put a stop to situations involving sexual violence introduces comprehensive obligations for employers to address workplace sexual violence through information sharing, complaint procedures, and mandatory training. The phased implementation beginning in 2027 requires employers to identify risks, designate qualified complaint handlers, and provide triennial employee training, while extending coverage beyond physical workplaces to work-related even
Canada Employment
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McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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