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By Simes Law | 2 Minutes Read November 14, 2023

Federal employers take note: Change to the Canada Labour Code

notice periodNumerous changes to the Canada Labour Code (CLC) are coming into effect on February 1, 2024, and it will be very important for human resources professionals to understand how these amendments affect both employers and employees.

Article by Simes Law / Employment Standards, Payroll / benefits, Canada labour Code, employment law, notice of termiantion, pay in lieu, Severance pay, Termination provisions, vacation entitlement Leave a Comment

By Barry B. Fisher LL.B. | < 1 Minute Read November 13, 2023

Costs awarded for 10-Day Trial = $830,761 because defendant employer acted in an ”unforgiving, scorched earth, and bare-knuckle manner”

cost awardIn Giacomodonato v. PearTree Securities Inc., 2023 ONSC 5628, Justice Centra issued a costs decision after the Plaintiff was awarded $718,103. The Judge was quite upset that the Defendant brought a bogus counterclaim which they abandoned on day 3 of the trial.

Article by Barry B. Fisher LL.B. / Business, Employment Standards, Payroll / cost award, employment law, reverse bad faith counterclaim, tactical litigation, termination Leave a Comment

By Vey Willetts LLP | 4 Minutes Read November 10, 2023

Breach of confidentiality proves to be a costly mistake

When parties to a workplace dispute agree on a settlement, one typical term required by employers relates to confidentiality. Such clauses mandate that the employee refrain from telling third parties details of the deal that has been reached (with normal exceptions made for immediate family and professional advisers).

Article by Vey Willetts LLP / Business, Employment Standards, Human Rights, Payroll / breach of confidentiality, confidentiality, contravention of settlement, employment law, mutual non-disparagement, settlement, settlement agreement, social media, termination, workplace dispute Leave a Comment

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