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- Update on Building Services Providers: Common Law Notice Liability Confirmed
In my previous blog post titled “Building Services Providers as Employersâ€�1, I discussed the special rules that apply to building services providers under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESAâ€�)2. These rules apply to building services such as food services, security, cleaning, parki … Read more »
- The Double Down & Schrödinger’s Termination Clause
As we often see in litigation, doubling down on a losing hand doesn’t just waste time, it can cost a lot of money. In the recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Adelman v. IBM Canada Limited (“Adelmanâ€�)1, the employee successfully sued for wrongful dismissal, securing $682,151.18 in damages. … Read more »
- Case Law Update: Vague Medical Notes Insufficient to Prove Disability and Trigger Accommodation
When an employee requests time off for medical reasons, employers are often left wondering how much medical information they are entitled to request and what their accommodation obligations are. A recent decision from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “HRTO“) highlights the limitations of va … Read more »
- Failure to Attend Court Leads to Large Payday for Employees
When a defendant is served with a Statement of Claim, they cannot simply put it aside and hope for the best. Failing to respond can result in the defendant being noted in default, which means the lawsuit may proceed without their participation and could ultimately lead to an expensive judgment and p … Read more »
- Legislative Update: Ontario Introduces Bill 105, Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026
On April 20, 2026, Ontario introduced its latest omnibus legislation amending various employment related legislation: Bill 105, Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026.1 As of May 4, 2026, Bill 105 is in the Second Reading stage and has been referred to the Standing Committee … Read more »