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Few employment decisions carry more strategic and legal risk than terminating a high-performing employee whose contributions are closely tied to revenue generation. Commonly referred to as “rainmakers,â€� these individuals—whether senior sales executives, business development leaders, or key rel … Read more »

In an increasingly competitive labour market, employers often strive to identify candidates who will integrate seamlessly into their workplace culture. Phrases such as “culture fit,â€� “energetic team,â€� “digital native,â€� or “recent graduate preferredâ€� frequently appear in job postings … Read more »

The concept of a four-day work week has moved from a theoretical workplace innovation to a practical consideration for many Canadian employers. Increasingly, organizations are experimenting with reduced work schedules in response to employee demand for flexibility, as well as evidence suggesting imp … Read more »

The rise of knowledge-based industries and software development has intensified disputes over intellectual property created by employees. Employers often assume that anything developed by an employee during their tenure automatically belongs to the company. However, the recent Ontario Court of Appea … Read more »

For small and mid-sized businesses in Ontario, employment contracts are often drafted at the beginning of a growth phase, and then left untouched for years. For Toronto SMEs, outdated or poorly drafted contracts are one of the most common sources of avoidable litigation. In many cases, a single unen … Read more »