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By SpringLaw | 3 Minutes Read July 13, 2022

In the moonlight: Working a side hustle

In this blog, we discuss the legal considerations of moonlighting for employers and employees. In and of itself, moonlighting may be a perfectly acceptable practice. Employers beware: it can snowball into a legal problem quickly in some situations.

Article by SpringLaw / Business, Employee Relations, Employment Standards / confidentiality, conflicts of interest, employee loyalty, employment law, intellectual property, loyalty provision, moonlighting, non-competition, side hustle, written employment contract 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

By Barry B. Fisher LL.B. | 2 Minutes Read December 23, 2019

Handbook containing termination clause not binding

In Cheong v Grand Pacific Travel & Trade, (2016 BCSC 1321), Justice Warren held that an Employee Handbook containing an ESA only termination provision was unenforceable for the following reasons:

Article by Barry B. Fisher LL.B. / Employee Relations, Employment Standards / employee handbook, employee handbook vs employment contract, employment law, Termination clause, written employment contract

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