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Employer, workers’ compensation agency held liable for negligent advice
November 1, 2005
The tort of negligent misrepresentation is often associated with the duty of care said to be owed by professionals, such as doctors, lawyers and accountants,
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Quebec court strikes down non-competition clause
November 1, 2005
In a number of FOCUS articles, we have stressed the importance of avoiding overly broad terms when drafting restrictive covenants in employment contracts. Such clauses
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Suspension in non-unionized work place considered by Ontario court
November 1, 2005
Is suspension a disciplinary tool that is available to non-unionized employers or will it leave the employer open to a claim of constructive dismissal? The
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Divisional Court upholds ruling that IBI treatment for autistic child is “therapy” not “education”
October 1, 2005
In a decision that is at odds with the result in Wynberg v. Ontario, a case that involved a successful challenge under the Canadian Charter
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“Materially and reasonably similar”: Ontario Court upholds arbitration award on health premium
October 1, 2005
In a decision rendered on October 17, 2005, the Ontario Divisional Court has dismissed an employer’s attempt to quash an arbitration award holding that it
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Appeal Court rules unionized employer can be sued for negligent administration of life insurance plan
September 1, 2005
The Ontario Court of Appeal has once again considered the issue of the jurisdiction of courts over litigation between unionized employers and their employees. The
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