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Ontario Court Of Appeal Reinforces Importance Of Clear Language In Employment Contracts

In De Castro v Arista Homes Limited, the employee in question was terminated without cause after being employed with Arista Homes Limited for four years and nine months.

Canada Employment

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Fasken

Résiliation anticipée de contrats de travail à durée déterminée : une Cour d'appel conclut à l'obligation des employés de limiter leur préjudice

Dans l'affaire récente Mac's Convenience Stores Inc. v Basyal, 2025 BCCA 284 (« Basyal »), la Cour d'appel de la Colombie-Britannique (la « Cour ») confirme que les employés liés...

Canada Employment

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Fasken (French)

Alberta Court Awards Unprecedented Termination Notice Of 26 Months

In the Alberta Court of King's Bench decision of Lischuk v K-Jay Electric Ltd., 2025 ABKB 460, the Court found "exceptional circumstances" that warranted going beyond the usual...

Canada Employment

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McMillan LLP

La Cour d'appel de l'Ontario réaffirme l'importance de la clarté dans les contrats de travail

Dans l'affaire De Castro v Arista Homes Limited, l'employée visée a été congédiée sans motif valable après avoir travaillé pour Arista Homes...

Canada Employment

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Fasken (French)

Cinq Victoires Récentes Pour Les Employeurs : Le Vent Tournerait-il En Leur Faveur?

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Good News For Employers: Ontario Courts Provide Clarity On Enforceability Of Termination Provisions

Canada Employment

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Alberta Employer Ordered To Pay 26 Months' Termination Pay In Exceptional Wrongful Dismissal Case

Canada Employment

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Developments In Employment Law: Courts Reinforce Strict Approach To Termination Provisions

Canada Employment

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Lerners LLP

Why Using Free Contracts Isn't Beneficial

Canada Commercial

Pacific Legal PC

Manitoba Court Upholds Early Termination Clause In Term Contract

Canada Employment

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

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

Canada Employment

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Fasken

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

Canada Employment

BR

Bow River Law

Five Employer Wins And Counting: Is The Tide Turning?

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

The Air Canada Flight Attendant Strike/Lockout, Explained

Canada Employment

NL

Nelligan Law

Generative AI In The Music Industry: Current State Of Affairs

Canada Technology

EC

Edwards Creative Law

BC's Mushroom-Plucking Robots Harvest Big In Latest Round Of Fundraising

Worldwide Technology

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Goodmans LLP

Contracts For Services vs. Contracts For Goods In Ontario

Canada Commercial

Pacific Legal PC

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

Canada Immigration

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Sobirovs Law Firm

Canadian Federal Government Proposes Tax Amendments

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Dependent Vs. Independent Contractors: Key Distinctions For Employers

Contractors are generally viewed and treated as distinct entities from the engaging party, with independent contractors operating outside the structure, control and obligations...

Canada Employment

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Canadian Work-Sharing: Special Measures Now In Place

In response to the recent economic hardship caused by U.S. tariffs and related issues, Canada's federal government introduced the Special Measures for Work-Sharing Program in March 2025.

Canada Employment

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George Waggott Law

Flawed Canadian Employment Contracts: Not Blank Cheque

Indeed, many recent Canadian employment law decisions confirm that the expectations of terminated employees often need to be moderated.

Canada Employment

GW

George Waggott Law

Career Employee Dismissed For Just Cause

In the recent case of Basic v. Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co. Ltd., 2025 BCSC 287, the B.C. Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a 57-year old project manager with over 20 years...

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

MT

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

SL

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

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

Canada Employment

WH

Williams HR Law

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

Canada Employment

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

IFW July 2025 Newsletter – The Latest News On Aggravated Damages

Canada Employment

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Israel Foulon Wong

Court Awards 26 Months Severance Pay In Alberta!

Canada Employment

BR

Bow River Law

"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

MA

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

IF

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

When Can Long-Term Disability Frustrate An Employment Contract?

Frustration of contract is a legal concept that allows the parties to end a contract where an unforeseen event occurs that fundamentally changes the parties' ability to perform the terms of the contract.

Canada Employment

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Soloway Wright

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

Canada Employment

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Torys LLP

How Can A Contract Lawyer Help Your Business In Ontario.

Canada Employment

Pacific Legal PC

RSU Reality Check: Ontario Court Confirms Vesting Can Be Excluded During Statutory Notice Period

Canada Employment

GW

Gowling WLG

Ontario, Canada Court Confirms A Clearly Drafted Temporary Layoff Clause Can Protect Employers From Constructive Dismissal Claims

Canada Employment

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Littler - Canada

Caution to Employers Drafting Employment Contracts: Words Matter

Canada Employment

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Koskie Minsky

Ontario Superior Court Revisits The Language "At Any Time" In The Without Cause Termination Provision In Baker v. Van Dolder's Home Team Inc.

Canada Employment

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

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

Canada Employment

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Cassels

Risques à surveiller en matière de congédiement déguisé

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

International Remote Workers And The ESA: Key OLRB Ruling Explained

Canada Employment

FW

Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

Unlimited Vacation: Dream Or Drama?

Canada Employment

SL

Spring Law

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

Canada Employment

FW

Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

"Canadianizing" Employment Agreements And Challenges To Mitigation

Canada Employment

FW

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

MR

McLennan Ross LLP

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

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon 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

SE

Stikeman Elliott LLP

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

Canada Employment

SE

Stikeman Elliott LLP

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

Canada Employment

SE

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

SE

Stikeman Elliott LLP

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

Canada Employment

SE

Stikeman Elliott LLP

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

Canada Employment

SE

Stikeman Elliott LLP

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

Canada Employment

SE

Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Navigating Employer Obligations During Economic Uncertainty (Video)

SL

Siskinds LLP

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

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

SE

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Legal Tips For Your Tech Scale-Up (Part II): Employment And Immigration Law (Video)

GW

Gowling WLG

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