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By Spring Law | 2 Minutes Read December 15, 2021

Employee sophistication and enforceability of termination provisions

Recent judgments have muddied the waters on the importance of considering the relative sophistication of employees in determining the enforceability of termination provisions in employment contracts. Employee sophistication had previously been considered in interpreting whether termination provisions were valid, on the premise that inherent in the employer-employee relationship is an imbalance of power. This consideration may not be as significant in light of recent developments in case law.

Article by Spring Law / Employment Standards, Payroll / employee sophistication, employment contract, employment law, employment standards act, termination, Termination provisions Leave a Comment

By Achkar Law | 2 Minutes Read September 24, 2021

Employment contracts in Ontario FAQ

When it comes to employment contracts in Ontario, details and specifics matter. The myriad of nuances that can dramatically affect liability and risk make employment contracts a topic that we often receive questions about. This Employment Contract FAQ covers some of the most common questions.

Article by Achkar Law / Employment Standards / Bardal Factors, common law, employment contracts, employment law, employment standards act, reasonable notice, written employment contract Leave a Comment

By Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm | 3 Minutes Read July 13, 2021

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.

Article by Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm / Business, Employment Standards, Payroll / common law rights on termination, COVID-19 period, employment law, employment standards act, IDEL Regulation, infectious disease emergency leave, temporary layoff

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