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The Ontario Divisional Court’s decision in Burland v. Precise ParkLink Inc., 2026 ONSC 1587 (“Burlandâ€�) provides guidance on the limits of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario’s (“HRTOâ€�) discretion to dismiss applications where there is a related civil action.While the HRTO may decline j … Read more »

â€� â€�How much notice does an employee deserve when they have only been on the job for a few months? The answer may be much more than you expect.In Chan v. NYX Capital Corp., 2025 ONSC 4561, Justice Parghi awarded three months of reasonable notice to an employee who had worked for just under three … Read more »

Ontario is moving ahead with a significant update to its hiring rules. As of January 1, 2026, employers will be required to meet new standards when posting publicly advertised job opportunities. These changes form part of a broader effort to promote transparency, reduce barriers for job-seekers, and … Read more »

In a recent decision, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice awarded a 26-month notice period to a 65-year-old employee after 40 years of service, relying chiefly on core Bardal factors to justify the result. In Panchbhaya v. Vulsay Industries Ltd., 2025 ONSC 5370 (“Panchbhayaâ€�), Justice Koehnen … Read more »

Termination provisions are the most frequently disputed clause within any employment contract. Employers use these provisions to limit payment obligations and create certainty. It is quite common for employers to tie their obligations in this regard to the minimum termination requirements set out wi … Read more »