In this session, we will discuss what constitutes bad faith in the employment context and how it applies to different phases of the employment relationship. We will address employer conduct leading up to termination, at the time of termination, during the post-termination period and during litigation—each of which can have an effect on an award for bad faith damages.
Practice Area: Litigation
Sweeping Reforms Proposed to Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure
The Ontario Civil Rules Review (“CRR”) Working Group has released its much-anticipated Phase 2 Report, proposing broad reforms to the civil justice system in Ontario. The CRR was launched in January 2024 with a mandate to identify ways in which civil court proceedings could be made more efficient, affordable, and accessible.
Federal Court Dismisses $2.5 Billion Class Action Alleging Systemic Anti-Black Racism in Federal Public Service Hiring Decisions and Promotional Opportunities
The Federal Court of Canada determined a class action that sought to address alleged systemic anti-Black racism and discrimination simply did not meet the procedural criteria to certify the action as a class proceeding. In this Common Ground, Hicks Morley’s Sean Reginio and Eleanor Vaughan examine the Court’s analysis.
B.C. Supreme Court Imposes Costs on Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal for Procedural Fairness Breaches, Deviating from the “Traditional Immunity” Enjoyed by Decision-Makers
A recent ruling underscores the importance of procedural fairness in administrative tribunal proceedings, especially when dealing with vulnerable applicants. In this Case in Point, Mariana Kamenetsky reviews the case, the court’s analysis and the decision. https://
Successfully represented a healthcare employer in defending a class action certification motion.
Successfully represented a healthcare employer in defending a class action certification motion.
Successfully represented a transportation agency in defending an injunction.
Successfully represented a transportation agency in defending an injunction.
Represented a private-sector employer in a constructive dismissal trial.
Represented a private-sector employer in a constructive dismissal trial.
Successfully represented a college-sector client in a Charter application event.
Successfully represented a college-sector client in a Charter application event.
Represented clients in private arbitration arising from disputes over employment agreements.
Represented clients in private arbitration arising from disputes over employment agreements.
Managing the Workplace in Economic Uncertainty
Join us for this complimentary webinar, designed for Ontario business owners and HR professionals in both unionized and non-unionized environments, to gain topical insights on how you can effectively manage your workplace amid ongoing economic uncertainty.