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Apr 20, 2011

Legislative Update: Toronto Transit Commission Labour Disputes Resolution Act

Labour Law Essential Services Toronto Transit Commission

Jan 5, 2011

Are Pension Benefits Deductible from Wrongful Dismissal Damages?

Introduction The general measure of damages in a wrongful dismissal case is the amount that an employee would have earned had he or she been given proper…

Nov 30, 2010

Mind the tax: Considerations for ex-patriot employees working in Canada

Here are some key issues you should address before making the decision to transfer an employee to work in Canada.

Nov 2, 2010

Focus on Gaps in Employment and Continuity of Service

One of the key factors in determining the reasonable notice period on termination of employment is the length of the employee’s service.

Jun 1, 2010

Case Law Update: Piresferreira v. Ayotte

[2010] O.J. No. 2224, released 28 May 2010Employment Law – Causes of Action Negligent Infliction of Mental Suffering Not Available in Employment Context

Feb 1, 2010

Quiz: Social Networking Liabilities, Risks, and Rights of Employees and Employers

What happens when the virtual world impacts the real one, and how is labour and employment law dealing with those impacts?

Aug 27, 2009

Getting Municipalities to Work, or Getting Work to Municipalities: Protection and Conversion of Employment Lands

Over the course of the last decade a variety of factors have contributed to the migration of employment uses.

Nov 27, 2008

Is Your Business Protected When Employees Leave?

The non-competition agreement you have with employees may not be worth the paper it’s printed on. More than ever, protecting your business interests when employees leave requires more than boilerplate wording.

Jul 25, 2008

Tighter Rules on Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases

A new Supreme Court of Canada decision provides both relief and clarity for employers facing potential wrongful dismissal actions.

Jun 9, 2008

Less Onerous Employee Dismissal Process for Municipalities

The Supreme Court of Canada makes it clear that a fairness hearing is not needed prior to dismissing the holder of a public office.

Jun 2, 2008

A vote of sanity in employee claims of bad faith

A recent unanimous Ontario Court of Appeal decision puts limits on what qualifies as “bad faith” in the manner of termination.

Drug testing standoff

Both Alberta and Ontario have released leading cases on drug testing but each has reached a different conclusion.

Jan 1, 2008

Employment settlements that stick

A few careful steps can help ensure the employment termination settlements you provide are beyond any future legal challenge.

Make it a functional Family Day

The simple addition of one public holiday may be anything but simple for some employers.

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Are Pension Benefits Deductible from Wrongful Dismissal Damages?