News & Events

As Labour Day approaches, it is important and timely to remember the many positive contributions of trade unions and their members. Like many of our other trade union clients, LIUNA Local 506 has a longstanding program of awarding scholarships and bursaries to the children of its members in order that they can continue their education.

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

Koskie Minsky LLP is pleased to announce that 10 of the Firm’s lawyers were chosen by their fellow professionals to be listed in the 14th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. Below is a complete list of KM lawyers, by practice area, recognized in the 14th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada: Jeffrey

  It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Rochelle Koskie, the wife of Ray Koskie, one of the founders of Koskie Minsky LLP. Rochelle was instrumental in the tremendous success of Ray’s legal career and tireless in her efforts to promote our firm and support all of its members. Most recently,

Arleen Huggins will be speaking at the Law Society of Ontario’s “Workplace Investigations: A Comprehensive Look at Emerging Issues and Practical Solutions” Program on September 23, 2019. The Program will take place at the Donald Lamont Learning Centre, 130 Queen Street West, Toronto. Arleen will speak on the topic of “Role of Investigators and Role

Padraigin Murphy has joined the Board of Directors of the Industrial Accident Victims’ Group of Ontario (IAVGO). IAVGO is a specialty legal clinic established in 1975, that provides free services to injured workers in Ontario including legal advice, legal representation, public legal education, advocacy training, and community development.

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

Michael will be an Instructor at the International Foundation’s Master of Trust Management Standards (MTMS) Program. The MTMS Program will be offered at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel on July 26-27, 2019 and in San Francisco at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square on November 23-24, 2019. More information about the MTMS program can be

Last week, the Department of Finance released a set of draft legislative proposals clarifying the requirements for converting Health and Welfare Trusts (HWTs) to Employee Life and Health Trusts (ELHTs) and revising certain rules resecting ELHTs. The proposed changes are generally welcome and address many of the concerns raised by stakeholders. The proposed process for

Nancy Shapiro will be speaking at the CBA Labour and Employment Law Section Webinar: Drafting Effective Employment Agreements, on June 4, 2019. This webinar will examine: Choosing the right form of agreement The hiring process and the need for “consideration” Complying with legislative requirements The “perfect” termination clause and restrictive covenant Pitfalls to avoid For