Information About Toronto Employment Lawyer – Case Law Review

Ontario courts recognize that employees experiencing depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges after a wrongful dismissal may be temporarily unable to search for new work. During this recovery period, an employee may not be required to mitigate their damages by immediately beginning a j … Read more »

In K. v. Toronto Transit Commission, 2024 ONSC 3986, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice allowed an employee to add a claim for human rights damages to his wrongful dismissal lawsuit, even though the limitation period had already expired. The decision reinforces an important principle of fairness: … Read more »

In B. v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc., 2025 ONSC 952, the Ontario Superior Court found that a termination clause was unenforceable because it suggested that the employer could terminate employment “at any time,” even though the Employment Standards Act (ESA) places important limits on when an employe … Read more »

In B. v. Salesforce.com, 2025 ONSC 2580, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirmed that “at-will” employment clauses commonly used in the United States are generally unenforceable in Canada. The decision is particularly important for employees of multinational companies that use standardized … Read more »

In S. v. Ontario Research and Innovation Network, 2025 ONSC 1839, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered whether an employee was entitled to unpaid commissions after his employment ended. The court found that a draft commission plan circulated by the employer was not binding. However, the … Read more »