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Overview
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc. and Li v. Wayfair Canada ULC, successfully argued by Hicks Morley, provides significant guidance on the enforceability of employment contract termination provisions.
In this complimentary 90-minute webinar, we will examine the Court’s findings on “at any time” and “for any reason” termination language, the role of Employment Standards Act compliance language in employment agreements, and the enforceability of with-cause provisions that preserve statutory minimum entitlements. As well, we will discuss the broader impact of the decision on contract drafting, litigation strategy, and managing termination risk in Ontario workplaces.
Finally, we will also review the recent decision in Wigdor v. Facebook Canada Ltd., which provides additional insight into how courts analyze termination provisions that conflict with the Employment Standards Act. The case examines the limits of ESA compliance language, the consequences of unenforceable termination clauses, and the treatment of equity-based compensation following termination.
Audience and Learning Objectives
This session, delivered by the lawyers directly involved in the decision, is designed for in-house counsel, human resources professionals.
This is a must attend for anyone involved in drafting or updating employment contracts, employment litigation and terminations within their organization who will benefit from clear, practical guidance grounded in current legal requirements.