Traditionally, it has been difficult to convince courts to enforce termination clauses in employment contracts. This has been particularly difficult in the Province of...
By Harry Gray and Gavin Marshall
Beware the misuse of the due process tool in your workplace management toolbox.
Investigations are the new arbitration. More and...
By James D. Kondopulos and Gosia Piasecka
In the recent arbitration decision of Vancouver Coastal Health Authority v. Hospital Employees’ Union (Termination for Non-Culpable or...
By Graeme McFarlane
Ah, the true independent contractor—the rarest of all the beasts. In the jungle of employment law, it is sought after for its...
By Graeme McFarlane
Many businesses have experienced the loss of a valuable employee. Some are fortunate enough to have that employee return to the fold...
By Graeme McFarlane
A recent case from Ontario illustrates a shift in judicial thinking with respect to the creation and operation of the employment relationship. ...
By Graeme McFarlane
When facing the difficult decision to end an employee’s employment for cause, it is very important not to jump to conclusions. Although...
By Graeme McFarlane
The Supreme Court of Canada has now provided some much needed guidance with respect to application of the doctrine of constructive dismissal...
