When a Release is Not a Release
The general view is that once a case is settled, the release provided by each party to the other is a final and conclusive settlement of all claims and no further claims made by made by either party. This view is, however, not correct. Recent Case This question was reviewed by a modern decision.[1] The […]
Read MoreOntario Court Sets High Side Severance Award
Reasonable Notice The assessment of what is a fair period of notice to which an employee is entitled on termination remains a form of black magic, as opposed to a science. The general view of the high side award, given long term employment, a senior position and an older employee had been considered in the […]
Read MoreCourt of Appeal Finds in Favour of Uber Drivers
We reviewed in a prior post how an arbitration clause can be potentially used by a company to require employment disputes be submitted to an arbitrator for determination as opposed to a civil court. One benefit to an employer is that such a clause may prevent class action proceedings. We then noted the case of […]
Read MoreChanges Coming to Canada Labour Code
The Federal Government has introduced proposed amendments to the Canada Labour Code[1] which will be significant revisions to the present law. This law applies to all persons working in federally regulated businesses, such as public television broadcasting, radio, inter-provincial transit companies, railroads and all aspects of federal government. Hours of Work Employees will be entitled […]
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