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Fixed-term contracts: Just don’t do it!

Fixed-term contracts can seem like a useful tool for employers that may not require an employee indefinitely. However, while they appear straightforward, fixed-term contracts come with certain risks and complexities that both employers and employees should know.

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Court of Appeal confirms it can be reasonable to refuse new employment if new position is not comparable to position lost

Is it reasonable for an employee, slated to lose his or her employment as a result of the sale of part of his or her company, to refuse an offer of new employment with the purchaser of the business?

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Employee awarded 12 months’ pay and $24k in legal fees from employer who undermined her efforts to find new employment

In a recent case titled Ste-Croix v. Al-Hashimi and Jawad Dentistry, following a termination without cause the Ontario Superior Court of Justice canvassed what constitutes “reasonable notice” and the factors the court will consider, what comprises reasonable efforts to mitigate damages, and when a motion for summary judgment is preferable to an unnecessary trial.

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