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Ontario Court of Appeal upholds validity of termination clause for independent contractor
January 1, 2004
The importance of written agreements in limiting an employer’s liability on termination of an employment-like relationship has once again been demonstrated in Aqwa v. Centennial
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Liability for the actions of others considered by Supreme Court of Canada in trio of sexual abuse cases
January 1, 2004
In three decisions released on October 2, 2003, the Supreme Court of Canada has considered a number of issues that relate to the basis upon
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Ontario Labour Relations Board: boycott of school board staffing plan is a strike
January 1, 2004
If a teacher’s union successfully urges its members not to apply for certain staff positions, is the resulting boycott a “strike”? In Toronto District School
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Ontario government issues discussion paper on hours of work
January 1, 2004
On January 19, 2004, the Ontario government announced its intention to introduce legislation that would ensure that employees cannot be forced to work up to
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Stressed bank employee wins Wallace and mental distress damages
January 1, 2004
A recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice once again demonstrates the increased willingness of courts to grant large awards to employees whom
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Occupational health and safety alert – “officially induced error” defence narrowed
December 1, 2003
Many accused corporations charged with occupational health and safety, or other regulatory, offences point to reliance on past official advice for their actions. This argument
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