Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer unilaterally makes a substantial change to the terms of an employment agreement or demonstrates an intention to no longer […]
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It is well-accepted law that an employee cannot contract out of their termination entitlements under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). This principle has often
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The Protecting Small Business Act, 2020 (the “Act”) received royal assent and took effect on June 18, 2020. The legislation prevents landlords who have not
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Ontario’s premier Doug Ford confirmed on Tuesday that the provincial government is considering granting some degree of immunity from civil law suits related to the
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On June 1, 2020, the provincial government announced the enactment of an amendment to the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave. Under this amendment, all non-union employees
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As the rate of recovery from COVID-19 exceeds the rate of new infection, the Province of Ontario has begun to implement preliminary measures to gradually
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In the context of COVID-19, the ongoing performance of contracts has become difficult for many individuals and commercial parties. Some have had travel plans cancelled,
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With businesses across the province doing their part to help “flatten the curve”, Ontario is starting to emerge from the pandemic as a success story.
COVID-19: Ontario Releases Back to Work Guidelines. Read More
In the current climate of uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 with daily updates to protocol and regulations, it can be difficult to find peace of mind. In
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