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A win for employees: The Ontario Court of Appeal rules that equity rights may need to continue through statutory notice periods

By Catherine Coulter
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No more guessing games: Ontario returns to first principles and finds termination provisions enforceable

By Ola Mobarak, Catherine Coulter, and Craig Lawrence
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Return of the Wallace? Ontario Superior Court revives extended notice damages in wrongful dismissal case

By Emily Kroboth
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Two strikes and you’re out: Ontario Superior Court of Justice upholds just cause dismissal of trucker after second positive drug test

By Andy Pushalik
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Court of King’s Bench of Alberta confirms just cause termination for dishonesty in job applications

By Jennifer A. Thompson
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British Columbia Supreme Court reaffirms limits of the “changed substratum” doctrine

By Eleni Kassaris and Rachel Akinyemi
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Alberta Labour Relations Board provides a timely reminder of the importance of documenting discipline

By Jennifer A. Thompson and Carly Kist
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The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta awards a 26-month reasonable notice period in a ground-breaking move for the province

By Carly Kist
  • Labour
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William Williamson v. Brandt Tractor Inc. — Establishing cause for termination based on customer complaints can be trickier than you think  

By Stephanie Lewis
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“Holy Grail” for Ontario employers? Ontario Court of Appeal upholds what could be model termination provision for Ontario employers – for now

By Andy Pushalik and Adrian Miedema
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I’m still standing – Judicial review of labour arbitration decisions

By Russell Groves and Fatimah Khan
  • Constructive Dismissal
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Employer success: Ontario Superior Court confirms enforceability of ESA minimums termination clause during a Rule 21 motion

By Maggie Sullivan and Catherine Coulter

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