Bill C-31: Federal Government Proposes Prohibition on Non-Compete Clauses for Federally Regulated Employers

by Jonquille Pak, Adshaya Shanmugathasan | Jul 17, 2026 | Employment Standards, Non-Competition/Non-Solicitation

Background On May 6, 2026, the federal government introduced Bill C-31, the Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2, in the House of Commons. If passed in its current form, this legislation will fundamentally reshape post-employment restraints for federally regulated...

Ontario Court Rules that Dismissal “At Any Time and For Any Reason” Termination Clause is Unenforceable

by | Dec 5, 2025 | Articles, Employment Standards

A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court, Chan v. NYX Capital Corp., 2025 ONSC 4561, has affirmed that a termination clause which allows termination “at any time and for any reason” is unenforceable. The ruling aligns with the Court’s prior decisions in...

$5 Million Message to Employers: Ontario Court Enforces Anti-Reprisal Provisions from the Ontario Securities Act in Landmark Ruling

by | Dec 5, 2025 | Articles, Employment Standards, Wrongful Dismissal

In a recent case from the Ontario Superior Court, McPherson v. Global Growth Assets Inc., 2025 ONSC 5226, the former CEO of Global Growth Assets (“Global”) was awarded $5.4 million in damages resulting from his termination after raising concerns about the company’s...

Ontario Introduces Working for Workers Bill 6

by Elizabeth McConkey | Jan 10, 2025 | Articles, Employment Standards, Wrongful Dismissal

Changes to be Implemented by Bill 229 Ontario has recently introduced new legislation which seeks to amend leave provisions under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). For example, the proposed Bill seeks to amend the ESA to provide up to 16 weeks of unpaid...

Ontario to Expand the Definition of Workplace Harassment to include Virtual Spaces

by Elizabeth McConkey | Dec 12, 2024 | Articles, Employment Standards, Human Rights

In Ontario, the Occupational Health and Safety Act outlines Employers’ legal obligations to ensure the maintenance of a safe workplace. The OHSA (the “Act”) requires employers covered by the Act to prepare and regularly review policies regarding workplace harassment....

HRTO Dismisses Sexual Harassment Claim because it was Brought 19 Years after the Alleged Sexual Misconduct Occurred

by Elizabeth McConkey | Dec 12, 2024 | Articles, Employment Standards, Human Rights, Wrongful Dismissal

Limitation Periods in Ontario In Ontario, there is a limitation period for civil legal matters. The Ontario Limitations Act 2002 provides that legal claims of a civil nature must be brought within a two-year period. In 2016 however, the Limitations Act was amended...