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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
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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
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Littler - Canada
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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
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RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc.
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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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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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When Should You Outsource Your Finance Function?
Growing companies often find their finance teams struggling to keep pace with business complexity. When reporting cycles extend, forecasts go unused, and cash flow becomes reactive, it signals that finance has shifted from driving clarity to merely keeping up. Understanding when to evolve your finance function—and how outsourcing can add the missing strategic layers—becomes critical to maintaining control and supporting informed decision-making.
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PKF Antares
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