Sports Coach at Western Dismissed following Investigation
November 20, 2023
The recent termination of a sports coach at Western University underscores the importance of robust workplace investigations with misconduct claims.
Blog & Media Appearances
We are regularly asked for comments on employment issues of the day, and regarding high-profile cases we are involved with.
Below are posts, media appearance and other employment law updates from Swann Law.
Swann Law Win: Elder ats Sothebys
November 16, 2023
An Ontario Superior Court judge has awarded my client — a real estate agent — 11 months of commission after this real estate brokerage, Sotheby’s, terminated his services.
My client’s fixed-term agreement still had 11 months remaining when the brokerage let him go without cause.
New Law Proposed: Transparent Hiring & Vacation Pay
November 15, 2023
On Nov. 14, 2023, Ontario introduced Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 (Bill 149), for first reading, meaning it is not yet law.
The Importance of Robust Investigations in Harassment Claims
November 10, 2023
A recent legal decision out of Quebec is a reminder to employers of the importance of thorough investigations for allegations of sexual harassment — even if the incident occurs outside the workplace.
LSO Business Law Summit: Employment Law Update
November 9, 2023
Swann Law is presenting the Employment Law Update at The Law Society of Ontario Business Law Summit. What’s in store? Non-Competition and Lingering Work from Home Issues. Join us at 130 Queen St W, Donald Lamont Learning Centre, Suite 100, Toronto ON
Employee Termination Entitlements
October 19, 2023
In Ontario, when an employee is terminated, the employer is legally required to provide certain entitlements under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA).
Click to read more about what these are.
