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Ontario Court Of Appeal Returns To A Practical, Common-sense Approach To Termination Provisions
Ontario's Court of Appeal has clarified the enforceability of termination clauses in employment agreements, addressing the growing uncertainty around contractual language that limits employee entitlements. The decision in Baker v. Van Dolder's Home Team Inc. provides practical guidance on how courts should interpret termination provisions, emphasizing a common-sense approach over technical scrutiny of hypothetical defects.
Canada Employment
MA
MLT Aikins LLP
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Canada: Ontario Court Of Appeal Decision Raises The Stakes For RSU And Equity Compensation Plans
An Ontario Court of Appeal ruling has determined that restricted stock units and similar equity compensation must continue vesting during statutory notice periods, potentially invalidating common forfeiture provisions that terminate awards immediately upon dismissal. The decision requires employers to reassess whether their equity plan termination clauses comply with Employment Standards Act protections, as provisions that alter compensation terms during the notice period may be void regardles
Canada Employment
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Littler - Canada
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Whistleblowing

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From Case To Practice: Do Respondents Have A Right To Know The Identity Of A Whistleblower/Witness?
An Alberta court case examines whether whistleblower investigations can maintain witness anonymity while still providing respondents a fair opportunity to defend themselves. The decision establishes a framework for balancing confidentiality protections with procedural fairness requirements, analyzing five key factors that determine when identifying information must be disclosed to those facing allegations.
Canada Employment
RT
RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc.
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Court Of Appeal Summaries (June 1 – 5, 2026)
The Ontario Court of Appeal overturned a lower court ruling that found provincial agricultural legislation unconstitutionally restricted freedom of expression. The decision examines whether regulations preventing animal rights activists from using false pretenses to access farms violate Charter rights, analyzing the balance between protecting agricultural operations and preserving investigative journalism about animal welfare.
Canada Commercial
BM
Blaney McMurtry LLP
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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

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Investigator Chronicles Ep. 3  Ft. Rupa Karyampudi (Video)
Workplace investigator Rupa Karyampudi discusses how universal design principles can transform workplace investigations into more accessible processes for participants with disabilities and neurodivergence. The conversation explores practical techniques for adjusting interview methods in real-time, understanding how disability affects communication and demeanor, and why investigators must move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches to credibility assessment.
Canada Employment
RT
RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc.
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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

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Registered Disability Savings Plans: What You Should Know
Registered Disability Savings Plans offer eligible Canadians a powerful tool to build tax-deferred savings for life after 60, complete with government matching grants up to $70,000 and bonds up to $20,000. Despite these significant benefits, only one-third of eligible Canadians have opened an RDSP. Understanding how these plans work, including contribution limits, withdrawal rules, and eligibility requirements, can help individuals with disabilities secure their financial future.
Canada Wealth Mgt
GP
Gluckstein Lawyers
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