by sarahkoslicki | Aug 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Court of Appeal upholds $50k aggravated damages award to long-term employee Employers should be prepared to back up their reasons for dismissing an employee or risk leaving themselves open to a claim for aggravated damages, says Toronto civil litigator Stephany...
by admin | Oct 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Independent contractors on fixed term contracts must mitigate damages, appeal court rules Employers should take care when offering fixed-term contracts after the Court of Appeal upheld a $550,000 damages award to an independent contractor fired just seven months into...
by admin | Aug 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Lawyer Stephany Mandin shares her perspective on proposed Manitoba Legislation Read Stephany Mandin’s article on The Brandon Sun here....
by admin | Jul 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Ontario’s franchise legislation gives the little guys a leg up A recent Ontario Superior Court decision that cost the owners of the Wild Wing chain almost $1 million underlines the consumer-protection role of the province’s franchise legislation, says Toronto civil...
by admin | Apr 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Termination clause unenforceable after fundamental changes to employee’s role Employment contracts may be rendered null and void if an employee’s role and responsibilities have fundamentally changed since they signed the agreement, says Toronto civil...
by admin | Dec 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Post-secondary employers need guidance on sexual misconduct as NDA ban passes A new law enhancing Ontario universities’ power to fire staff for sexual misconduct raises fairness and procedural concerns, says Toronto civil litigator Stephany Mandin. Under Bill 26, the...
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