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Federal Government Introduces Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Clauses and Other Employment-Related Restrictions

Earlier this year, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue tabled Bill C-31, Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2 (“Bill…
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Context and Mutual Intentions Matter: Ontario Court of Appeal Provides Much-Needed Clarity on Termination Clause Enforceability

In a decision that will be welcomed by employers, the Ontario Court of Appeal has provided much-needed clarity on the…
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Federal Government Introduces Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Clauses and Other Employment-Related Restrictions

In Stribling v. Starbucks Coffee Canada Inc. (“Stribling”), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirmed that a settlement agreement can…
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Acceptance of Offer by Email Created Binding and Enforceable Settlement, Despite Employee’s Failure to Sign Release

In Stribling v. Starbucks Coffee Canada Inc. (“Stribling”), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirmed that a settlement agreement can…
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Construction Grievance Dismissed as Untimely, Even in Absence of Specific Prejudice to Employer

Emond Harnden’s Neil Dzuba and Brett Hynes succeed in having a construction grievance dismissed as untimely before the Ontario Labour…
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Recent and Upcoming Changes to Ontario's Employment Act

Although it may feel like the new year has just begun, we are now firmly into the month of February.…
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Arbitrator Finds Appropriate Compensation in Lieu of Reinstatement Should be Remedial, Not Speculative

In International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), District Lodge 140 v. Air Canada, an arbitrator was tasked with…
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Seventh Iteration of Ontario Government’s Working for Workers Act Implements Changes to Employment Standards Act and Other Workplace Legislation

Last spring, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 30, the Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025. Amongst other things, Bill…
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Hospital’s attendance management program was reasonable: Union could not demand ‘perfection’, arbitrator holds

In a recent decision involving the Montfort Hospital and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Arbitrator James Cameron rejected…
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New and Expanded Canada Labour Code Leave Entitlements Related to Pregnancy Loss, Child Placement and Bereavement

Federally regulated employees will soon have new rights related to temporary leaves of absence, including in the event of pregnancy…
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