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In a highly anticipated decision, Canadian Union of Postal Workers v. Foodora Inc., the Ontario Labour Relations Board has ruled that Foodora couriers are dependent contractors and therefore have a right to seek certification. On July 31st, 2019, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (“CUPW”) filed an Application for Certification on behalf of couriers in

Here’s the take away up front: have your employment contracts reviewed at least annually.  Over the last few years, in particular, the Ontario Court of Appeal has been weighing in on termination clauses in employment contracts. Andros v Colliers Macaulay Nicolls Inc. is another example of the Court reviewing an issue with respect to the

At Koskie Minsky LLP we recognize the increasing demands being placed on our clients in an ever growing digital age.  Over the years we have advised clients with respect to issues of privacy and data collection, but as this area becomes ever so more complex we have taken steps to formalize our efforts in order

At Koskie Minsky LLP we recognize the increasing demands being placed on our clients in an ever growing digital age.  Over the years we have advised clients with respect to issues of privacy and data collection, but as this area becomes ever so more complex we have taken steps to formalize our efforts in order

On November 8, 2019, the Ontario legislature passed Bill 124. Bill 124 is aimed at the broader public sector, including: hospitals, crown agencies, school boards, universities, colleges, long term care homes, ornge, children’s aid societies, and other boards, corporations, offices or organizations that do not carry on activities for the purpose of gain or profit

In a decision released at the end of 2019, the Ontario Court of Appeal affirmed that the two year limitation period for wrongful dismissal claims arising out of the Limitations Act is not subject to a sliding scale based on when the employee learns that the action may succeed but rather, when the cause of

Bill 132 – entitled An Act to reduce burdens on people and business by enacting, amending and repealing various Acts and revoking various Regulations (“Bill 132”) – was tabled in the Ontario Legislature on October 28, 2019, proceeded to second reading on October 31, 2019, and received Royal Assent on December 10, 2019.  It includes

On October 23rd, 2019, the Ontario government announced new changes that will be made to Rule 76 (Simplified Procedure) under the Rules of Civil Procedure as well as changes to the monetary value of claims that can be brought in Small Claims Court. The purpose of these changes is to expedite court proceedings and to

In a recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal[1], the Court confirmed that 37 years of service in a senior management role does not constitute “exceptional circumstances” to justify a notice period over 24 months. Michael Dawe (“Dawe”) was employed with the Defendant, The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada (“Equitable Life”) for 37

The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld the award of the trial judge finding an employer liable to pay $100,000 in punitive damages and a further $25,000 in aggravated damages, in addition to 19 months’ damages for wrongful dismissal. The employer alleged cause for the employee’s termination and in response to the employee’s claim for