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Ontario Court Of Appeal Rules On Deductibility Of Post-Termination Earnings And Employers’ Burden Of Proving Failure To Mitigate
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Williamson v. Brandt Tractor Ltd.1 provides useful clarity on the deductibility of mitigation earnings in wrongful dismissal cases. It also reaffirms the significant evidentiary burden employers face in proving that a former employee failed to make reasonable efforts to mitigate their damages through new employment following dismissal.
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Cassels
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Scaling Your Workforce With Confidence: Employment Strategies For Emerging And High-growth Companies
Employment law experts provide comprehensive guidance on building compliant, scalable workforces for emerging and high-growth companies. The webinar covers critical considerations from hiring practices and contractor classification to performance management, equity compensation, and termination procedures. Participants will learn practical strategies to reduce legal risk while supporting organizational growth through effective employment policies and practices.
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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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Federal Government Proposes Non-Compete Prohibition And Publishes Final Equal Pay Regulations Under The Canada Labour Code
In recent weeks, the federal government has advanced two significant initiatives affecting employers governed by the Canada Labour Code ("Code"). On May 6, 2026, the federal government introduced Bill C-31, Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2 ("Bill C-31"), which proposes to prohibit non-compete clauses and certain other employment-related restrictions for most federally regulated employees.
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Fasken
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Comment Les Avocates Et Avocats En Droit Du Travail Et Ee L’emploi Gèrent-Ils Le Changement Sans Perdre Le Contrôle?
De nos jours, les entreprises évoluent sous une pression constante qui les oblige à s’adapter en permanence. Les contraintes budgétaires, la restructuration des opérations, la modernisation des services, sans oublier le rôle croissant de l’IA, et l’évolution des réalités commerciales forcent les entreprises à revoir la manière dont le travail est exécuté, souvent en temps réel.
Canada Employment
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Miller Thomson LLP
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Administrative Monetary Penalty Update: A New Addition To Ontario’s Occupational Health And Safety Act
As of January 1, 2026 an administrative monetary penalty (“AMP”) framework was added to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) for the purposes of promoting further compliance with the OHSA and its regulations. These additions were introduced in the recent Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025, which received Royal Assent on November 27, 2025.
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Fasken
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Ontario Court Of Appeal Rules On Deductibility Of Post-Termination Earnings And Employers’ Burden Of Proving Failure To Mitigate
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Williamson v. Brandt Tractor Ltd.1 provides useful clarity on the deductibility of mitigation earnings in wrongful dismissal cases. It also reaffirms the significant evidentiary burden employers face in proving that a former employee failed to make reasonable efforts to mitigate their damages through new employment following dismissal.
Canada Employment
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Cassels
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Court Of Appeal Clarifies Law On Mitigating Damages In Wrongful Dismissal Claims
The Ontario Court of Appeal has established new clarity on employer obligations in wrongful dismissal cases, addressing both the burden of proof for mitigation efforts and the treatment of income earned during notice periods. This ruling in Williamson v Brandt Tractor Inc. resolves critical questions about when employers must demonstrate available comparable employment and how courts should handle mitigation income from lower-paying positions.
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Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
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