The power of Rule 49 settlement offers
Lake v. La Presse (2018) Inc., 2021 ONSC 4459 (“La Presse”), is a recent example of an employer effectively using Rule 49 to its advantage.
Archives for July 2021
Refusing to return to work
As businesses and workplaces are reopening and life is shifting to the new normal, many employees who have been working from home during the pandemic have begun to express reluctance in returning to the office.
Is a temporary layoff still a termination at common law?
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Ontario, many employers temporarily laid off employees or reduced their compensation because business revenues plummeted. This blog considers the legal implications of these layoffs and reductions in compensation under the Employment Standards Act and at common law.
