Interest Rates in Commercial Contracts
Nathan Clarke, Associate Lawyer In the commercial context, a contractual interest rate on overdue payments offers encouragement to those in arrears to settle their bills promptly. If the matter [...]
Understanding PIPEDA: Requirements for Businesses in Ontario
Melissa Lukings, Associate In today’s digital age, the protection of personal information is of paramount importance. As a business owner is Ontario, you must be aware of your responsibilities [...]
Watching While You Work: Electronic Employee Monitoring in Ontario
As of October 11, 2022, all Ontario employers with 25 or more employees are required to have a written policy on employee monitoring, including whether, how, and in what circumstances the [...]
Does My Employer Need to Accommodate My Childcare Obligations?
In Ontario, an employer is required to accommodate its employees who have family obligations if certain factors are met or exist. The employer’s duty to accommodate is based on its obligation not [...]
The Canada Labour Code has been Amended – Here is What You Need to Know
On September 1st 2019, two federal bills came into force, each amending the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”). While most employer-employee relationships are regulated by provincial [...]
Am I an employee or an independent contractor?
In order to determine your rights and obligations in the workforce, it is important to establish whether you are an employee or an independent contractor. You may be considered an employee if [...]
Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Clauses
In industries where client lists are crucial, employers typically use non-competition or non-solicitation clauses to prevent employees from “stealing” clients. A non-competition clause seeks to [...]
