Please note, this is general information, not legal advice. Each employer will have different workplace policies, employment contracts and work environments which will affect their legal obligations. This is also a rapidly evolving situation. New government regulations and employee entitlements are regularly being announced. This summary is based on information current to March 21, 2020 […]
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Karimjee Law in the News
Associate Mika Imai provides employment law information in the age of COVID-19 — what to do if your boss wants you to self-quarantine without pay. Check out the Globe and Mail article here. Have more questions about the impact of COVID-19 on your workplace? Contact us.
Evolving Law on Contract Enforceability
The Ontario Court of Appeal just released a decision in a commercial case that may offer lessons applicable to employment contracts. MacQuarie Equipment Finance Ltd. v. 2326695 Ontario Ltd. (Durham Drug Store), 2020 ONCA 139 dealt with a provision in a lease agreement for equipment which stated that the lease could not be cancelled or terminated […]
Hiring – 5 tips to follow
Recent public appointments in Ontario have sparked considerable discussion about the processes used to fill public service positions. They also provide a reminder of the importance of fair hiring processes for all employers. Setting clear hiring guidelines helps employers to avoid scandals; advance equity, diversity and inclusion; and, just as importantly, increase the odds of […]
Karimjee Law Sets Precedent in Employment Contract Case
On September 27, 2019, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released a significant decision in Groves v UTS Consultants Inc, a case argued by Karimjee Law. The case is already generating a lot of discussion. The central issue revolved around the termination provision in the employee’s contract and a release. If found valid, the employee […]
Sex Ed Reform: An Unfinished Business
Recently, Mika Imai argued a human rights case related to fight over Ontario’s sexual health curriculum and how the current curriculum effects the rights of many, many Ontarians. To read more about the fight over Ontario’s current curriculum, how it effects certain rights and, more broadly, the case argued by Mika Imai in front of […]
Toronto Public Library in Breach of Its Own Policy
Mika recently discussed the Toronto Public Library’s decision to allow a controversial figure to speak at an event hosted at the library, despite backlash from opposing groups. Though the gist of the Library’s decision boils down to whether the speaker’s content could be identified as hate speech or not, Mika discusses not only whether the […]
Share Entitlements Post-Termination
By Mika Imai For employees with share entitlements, a big-ticket question post-termination is often whether the employer must compensate the employee for their shares and, if so, the timeline for the sale. Typically, the answer to this question depends on whether the Shareholders’ Agreement is enforceable in court. Most plans mandate an automatic transfer of […]