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A decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in F. v. Prep Doctors Corp. et al., 2025 ONSC 5383 (Justice Parghi) confirms that parties cannot use procedural tactics to delay mandatory steps in litigation, including mediation. When a party ignores deadlines, fails to follow court procedures, or tries to stall the process, the consequences … Read more
A decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in F. v. Prep Doctors Corp. et al., 2025 ONSC 5383 (Justice Parghi) shows that when a party ignores deadlines, fails to follow court procedures, or tries to stall litigation, the consequences can be significant — including an abandoned motion and a substantial costs award. This … Read more
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently confirmed that employees have ongoing obligations after their employment ends when it comes to confidentiality and post-employment conduct. In B. v. M. (2025 ONSC 2365), the Court granted powerful remedies after finding that a former employee engaged in a prolonged pattern of harassment and misuse of confidential information … Read more
A recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision confirms that employers cannot rely on hearsay or unproven allegations to justify a just cause termination in Ontario. Without reliable, admissible evidence of serious misconduct, a dismissal for cause will not stand. In W. v. Brandt Tractor Inc., 2025 ONSC 2571, the Court rejected the employer’s attempt … Read more
The Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed that when a termination clause clearly limits severance to the minimums under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), employees cannot claim additional common law notice — even if the wording feels harsh or confusing. Case Overview In B. v. Datastealth Inc. (2025 ONCA 379), the Court dismissed an employee’s … Read more
A recent decision from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) serves as an important reminder that maternity and parental leave protections continue to apply even during corporate transactions. In M. v. Brandt Tractor Ltd., 2025 HRTO 1401, the Tribunal found that terminating an employee on maternity leave because she was not “immediately available” for … Read more
A recent Ontario decision confirms that directors and senior employees cannot use their position to compete with their employer, and doing so can result in personal liability. This article explains what that means for employees in leadership roles. In 2252230 Ontario Inc. v. R., 2025 ONSC 2649, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found that … Read more
In C. v. NYX Capital Corp., 2025 ONSC 4561, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice reaffirmed that employers cannot rely on a “probationary period” to avoid paying common law notice if their termination clause breaches the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). The case involved a Vice President who was terminated just one day before completing … Read more
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has confirmed that once parties agree on the essential terms of a settlement, the agreement is binding — even if the acceptance is given by email and the final documents are never signed.. In J. v. Loblaw, 2025 ONSC 4755 (CanLII), the court enforced an eight-month severance settlement and dismissed … Read more
In T. v. Klick Inc., 2025 ONSC 4305, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered a defendant employer’s motion to transfer a wrongful dismissal action from the Hamilton region to Toronto under Rule 13.1.02 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. The motion was dismissed, with the Court finding the plaintiff’s choice of Hamilton was reasonable … Read more