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How much is enough? Court of Appeal for Ontario considers consideration

What happens when an employer wants a current employee to sign a new employment agreement? The employer must give the employee something in exchange for their signature to make the agreement binding, but how much is enough?

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Time to review your organization’s employment contracts

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently released its decision in 2024 ONSC 1029. The case was about an employee who commenced a wrongful dismissal action against her former employer. The court was tasked with determining the validity of the termination clause contained in the employee’s fixed-term contract. The decision serves as yet another reminder for employers to regularly review their employment contracts to ensure compliance with the Employment Standards Act.

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