Industry: Government Ministries & Agencies (Federal and Provincial)

Ontario Court Upholds Termination Clause Excluding Employee’s Common Law Entitlements, Ends Employee’s Lawsuit Against Former Employer

· 2 min read

In the recent decision of Bertsch v. Datastealth Inc., the Ontario Superior Court of Justice upheld the enforceability of a termination clause in an employment agreement that limited the plaintiff’s entitlement to only the minimum standards under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). The Court held the clause was valid and enforceable and consequently dismissed…

Request for Volunteer to Remove Rainbow Sticker from Name Badge Not Discriminatory, Says Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario

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In an important decision for employers, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (Tribunal) confirmed that distinction does not necessarily amount to discrimination. In Zanette v. Ottawa Chamber Music Society, the Tribunal held that the Ottawa Chamber Music Society’s request that a volunteer usher (Zanette) remove a rainbow sticker from his name badge did not constitute…

Stevie (Stephanie) Gellatly

Stevie advises employers on a variety of matters related to labour relations, employment law and human rights.

Lukas Furlan

Lukas is a labour and employment lawyer practising out of Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. He advises employers on a wide range of matters including grievance arbitrations, employment litigation, human rights issues, labour disputes and workplace accommodation.

Jennifer Li

Jennifer advises employers on a variety of matters related to employment standards, human rights and accommodation, labour disputes, occupational health and safety, and grievance arbitrations.

Zachary Demers

Zachary is building a practice of advising clients on a variety of labour, employment and human rights issues.

Lauren Viegas

Lauren provides strategic advice and representation to employers on a wide range of matters including grievance arbitrations, labour disputes, occupational health and safety, human rights and accommodation, and employment standards.

Gillian McCormick

Gillian is building a practice that includes providing advice and representation to employers on a wide range of labour and employment matters.

Djordje Milanovic

Djordje offers advice and representation to employers in the public and private sectors on a wide range of labour and employment matters.

Workplace Investigation Training Workshop

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