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Vey Willetts LLP

About Vey Willetts LLP

Vey Willetts LLP is an Ottawa-based workplace law firm, serving individuals and employers across Eastern Ontario. They recognize that operating a business is complex and maintaining an efficient and legally-compliant workplace is a continuous challenge. The firm helps simplify legal workplace obligations so that employers can focus on what matters: their business. Learn more about Vey Willetts LLP by contacting Andrew Vey, or Paul Willetts or by visiting the firm’s website.

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Mandatory masks and invalid objections

Whereas mask usage was once merely recommended, all levels of government have gradually introduced new laws requiring mandatory mask wearing in a variety of settings. As may have been expected, there has been push-back against mandatory mask laws.

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Rights and obligations of fiduciary employees

Conflicts between employers and fiduciary employees most commonly arise where the individual has sought for herself a business advantage which should have accrued to the employer or attempted to solicit clients and/or misused confidential information following the end of the employment relationship.

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Employers encouraged to settle “valid claims”

The plaintiff employee in Lemyre v. Residential Energy Savings Products Inc. (2020 ONSC 7866) successfully brought a claim for wrongful dismissal damages against her former employer. At trial, the court awarded to the plaintiff $41,000.00 in damages.

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