Dismissed Employee Receives $600k for Discrimination
What Happened in the Mema v. City of Nanaimo (No. 2) Case? In a recent BC Human Rights Tribunal matter, Mema v. City of Nanaimo (No. 2), 2023 BCHRT 91, …
As Side Gigs Become Common, What Are The Rules For Employees?
Published By: THE GLOBE AND MAIL These days, many Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. With so many workers continuing to work from home or away from their offices, …
Metroland’s Bankruptcy in Ontario
What led to Metroland Media filing for protection from creditors for bankruptcy in Ontario? The Canadian newspaper industry is in trouble again as a major newspaper chain has filed for …
Better.com Layoffs: Navigating Challenges and Growth
Better.com’s stock-market debut in August saw a sharp 93% drop on the first trading day, leading to CEO Vishal Garg announcing layoffs. The company now emphasizes prudent decisions to serve …
Ex-Rogers CEO Natale Sues for $24M Wrongful Dismissal Suit
Former Rogers CEO Joe Natale Launches $24M Wrongful Dismissal Suit. Former Rogers CEO Joe Natale has launched a legal battle that’s making headlines for all the drama and intrigue of …
Legal Alarms: Are Your Employment Contracts Outdated?
Recent changes to the law should have employers reviewing their employment contracts. Since 2020, the landscape of employment contracts and termination provisions has been shifting quickly, rendering many employment contracts …
Twitter Legal Battles: Navigating Layoffs, Lawsuits, and Arbitration
Twitter legal battles unfold as ex-employees seek compensation for mass layoffs. The social media giant laid off thousands of employees following the buy out by Elon Musk. Some of these …
Yellow Corporation Layoffs & Facing Closure
Trucking company Yellow Corporation layoffs 150 employees. In a shocking turn of events, Yellow Corporation, the third-largest less-than-truckload company, has announced the permanent termination of its Canadian staff, citing financial …
Is Ontario Unemployment on the Rise?
Are Ontario Unemployment Rates Rising Again Amidst Economic Uncertainty? Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario has been on a bit of a roller coaster for unemployment rates. A prolific spike in …
Termination for Cause: Impact and Legal Considerations
Why is for cause termination considered the “capital punishment” of employment law? Employment relationships generally come to an end in one of a few ways – with one of the …