The Role of Economic Dependency and Exclusivity in Determining Who is a Dependent Contractor
Last week, the Ontario Court of Appeal released a decision in which it reiterated the…
5 years ago
Employment Law
Employee Terminated for Cause for Not Disclosing Acceptance of Job with Competitor
The Ontario Labour Relations Board recently issued a decision finding an employee was in a…
5 years ago
The Role of “Moral Blameworthiness” in Sentencing for Regulatory Offences
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently considered the role of “moral blameworthiness” in the imposition of…
5 years ago
Employer Loses Human Rights Tribunal Case For Failing to Accommodate an Employee’s Childcare Needs
The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal recently decided a case in which the employee alleged that the…
5 years ago
Employer Loses Appeal After Court Finds Its Counter-Claim Was Intended to Intimidate Employee
A recent Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a wrongful dismissal claim in which the trial…
5 years ago
When Is a Temporary Lay-Off Actually Constructive Dismissal?
A recent Ontario case considered an employee’s claim that a temporary lay-off was in fact constructive…
5 years ago
Distinguishing Employment Status: Employee, Independent Contractor or Dependent Contractor?
A recent Ontario case set out the relevant criteria in determining a worker’s employment status in…
5 years ago
62-Year Old Employee Awarded Longer Notice Period Due to Age and Lack of Employment Opportunities
A recent Ontario case shows that, in the case of employees who are terminated near…
5 years ago
Employer Must Pay Dismissed Employee’s Relocation and Moving Expenses for New Job
An Ontario court ordered a former employer to pay a dismissed employee’s mitigation and moving…
5 years ago
Employer Was Right to Fire Disabled Employee for Frustration of Employment Contract
An Ontario court found that an employer who terminated a disabled employee had the right to…
5 years ago