Defamation, as a legal concept, requires three things to be established on a balance of probabilities before a comment is considered defamatory: The words would tend to lower the person’s reputation in the eyes of a reasonable person; The words were in fact about, and...
Employers have a duty to accommodate their employees. In Ontario there is legislative recognition of this duty under s.11(2), 17(2) and 24(2). The duty as stated in the Syndicat case is intended to “ensure that an employee who is able to work can do so” and that...
Bill 66 is a new bill in Ontario that will have very real consequences for employees. In particular, there are changes to overtime pay and the number of hours you can work per week. If you have any questions regarding new law contact Stacey R. Ball – Employment...
The Superior Court of Justice awarded $1.3 million to a constructively dismissed employee who was on a fixed-term contract. This was one of the largest damages awards given in Canadian employment law. In cases like these only experienced employment lawyer like Stacey...
In the recent case Andros v Colliers Macaulay Nicolls Inc., 2019 ONCA 679, the Ontario Court of Appeal discusses entitlement to damages in relation to bonuses. Specifically, it assessed the situation in which an employee works during, or has a notice period that goes...
