Accepting Reality: Adjusting to the changed contractual reality for employers in Ontario
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc., 2020 ONCA 391 will not be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada. The case remains the leading authority for interpreting termination provisions in employment agreements in Ontario.
Update on Recent Changes: IDEL and Vaccinations
There was yet another change made by the Ontario government as it relates to the Infections Disease Emergency Leave (“IDEL”).
Employment Contracts
We have seen quite a few legal developments in 2020 from our highest courts with respect to the employment relationship and employment contracts in particular.
COVID Lessons for Employers
While a solution to the COVID health crisis remains far from certain, there are certain legal lessons that most employers can take away from the impact associated with the pandemic.
Location, Location, Location.
While the idea of working from a sunny (COVID-safe) remote island is tempting, companies will have to take a number of factors into consideration before permitting workers to work outside of Ontario.