Mandatory Vaccines: Should We Expect the Same of Judges?

Mandatory Vaccines: Should We Expect the Same of Judges?

With mandatory vaccine policies becoming more and more common in all different kinds of employment settings and possibly employment contracts in the future, it is interesting to see how the various courts across our country have tackled the issue. Are the vaccines...
Can Your Employer Fire you for Attending Protests

Can Your Employer Fire you for Attending Protests

Over the past two years, Canadians have seen much larger and more frequent protests than in previous years. In 2020, Canadians saw protests erupts across cities in the wake of George Floyd’s death. We also saw COVID-19 related protests, where Canadians gathered to...
The Changed Substratum Doctrine: Celestini v Shoplogix Inc

The Changed Substratum Doctrine: Celestini v Shoplogix Inc

The “changed substratum doctrine” presents one way an employee can defeat the terms of their employment contract. In a recent Ontario decision, the doctrine was usefully summarized and applied.   Factual Overview Mr. Celestini co-founded the defendant employer,...