by Stacey R. Ball | Nov 25, 2021 | Cause for dismissal
The Relevance of Employee Sophistication on the Enforceability of “Just Cause” Termination Provisions A recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court found that the relative sophistication of an employee is irrelevant in determining the enforceability of a contractual... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Oct 13, 2021 | Employment Law
“CannonDesign maintains the right to terminate your employment at any time and without notice or payment in lieu thereof, if you engage in conduct that constitutes just cause for summary dismissal.” In Rahman v Cannon Design Architecture, Justice Dunphy was tasked... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Oct 11, 2021 | General
As of September 22, 2021, the Ontario government is requiring individuals to prove they are fully vaccinated in order to access certain businesses and public settings. These public settings include concert venues, movie theatres, convention centers, restaurants,... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Oct 11, 2021 | General
As of September 2021, our country is continuing to slowly reopen. As part of that slow reopening, we have seen a number of policies enacted that have sparked controversy and have been met with mixed reactions. Among those policies are mandatory mask policies. These... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Oct 8, 2021 | Employment Law
It is common for those who are leaving their jobs and seeking new employment to ask their former employer to provide a reference letter. Ideally, these letters will set out their strengths, qualifications and experience in the former position to make it easier for... 