André Nowakowski publishes article on Respectful Work Environments In The Evolving Digital Age
André Nowakowski’s article on « Respectful Work Environments In The Evolving Digital Age » is featured in the Municipal World Magazine. Technology is pervasive in our daily lives. The use of technological devices and social media platforms has become an integral part […]
Ontario Court of Appeal: Bill 124 unconstitutional for employees represented by unions; valid for non-represented employee
On November 29, 2022 the Ontario Superior Court of Justice declared that Bill 124 (Ontario’s public sector wage restraint legislation) was unconstitutional, void, and of no effect (discussed in our previous Communiqué). Subsequently, the Ontario Government appealed this court decision. […]
André Nowakowski quoted in HR Reporter article on employment contracts and without-cause termination provisions
HR Reporter, "Without-cause provisions in peril after court decision"
A recent Court of Appeal ruling in Ontario may require many employment contracts to be changed after a justice found the illegality of one clause negatively affected the entire agreement. Read the full article here (HR Reporter subscription required for […]
Some good news for employers: Expanded and extended Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
Author’s Note: The legislation reviewed below is now in force, having passed and received Royal Assent on July 27, 2020. On July 17, the Canadian Government released draft legislation with proposals to amend the Income Tax Act rules governing the […]
Startling new case on termination clauses: Waksdale v. Swegon North America
The recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Waksdale v. Swegon North America could significantly impact many employment termination provisions in Ontario. The Court held that a “for cause” termination provision in an employment contract that was […]
Termination Clauses and Continuation of Benefits: A Warning and Reminder for Employers in Ontario
Employers often seek to limit their termination liability with termination clauses. If a termination clause does not meet the minimum requirements of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), then the termination clause will not be valid and an employee will […]
