COVID-19: Legislative Changes for Employees and Employers
We have heard it repeatedly from the media and our political leaders. These are unprecedented times. Since the government-ordered shutdown of all businesses and services that were deemed to be non-essential, the financial well-being of millions of Canadian...
COVID-19: Legislative Changes to Constructive Dismissal
As of May 29, 2020, the Ontario government has altered the law on constructive dismissal. In Farber v. Royal Trust Co., the Supreme Court of Canada describes a constructive dismissal as “a fundamental or substantial change to an employee’s contract of employment.” In...
Gristey V. Emke Schaab Climatecare Inc.: The Effect Of Economic Factors On The Notice Period
Wrongful Dismissal and Employer Notice Justice Conlan’s decision in Gristey v. Emke Schaab Climatecare Inc. 2014 ONSC 1798 (Ont. S.C.J.) underscores the fact there is no complete catalogue of factors that go into determining the amount of notice that would be...
Separation & Divorce – Issues Relating to Daycare
If you have young children, part of your financial obligation will involve some sort of childcare cost. On divorce or separation, the parents will normally share this “special expense”, provided daycare is necessary due to work, education or health reasons. If you...
Estate Administration Tax
Estate Administration Tax: An Overview Before Applying for a Certificate of appointment of Estate Trustee If you require a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee, the estate administration tax (EAT) must also accompany the application to the Ontario Superior...
Employment Law and Liability for Constructive Employee Dismissal
One of the realities of running a business is that sometimes an employee’s role has to change in order to ensure the efficient operation and, in some cases, the survival of that business. Unfortunately, despite an employer’s well-meaning intentions, this kind of...
Family Law & Divorce – What Happens at a Case Conference
What to expect when you are litigating – the case conference The Case Conference in a divorce case is usually the first opportunity for parties to hear a Judge’s view of their case. If both parties have lawyers, depending on the judge, a Case Conference may be held...
The Matrimonial Home & Divorce: How Family Law in Ontario Affects Homeowners
It is a sad fact that more than 40% of marriages end in divorce. In addition, some marriages end in a permanent separation but no divorce and are therefore not included in divorce statistics. Despite this high rate of marriage failure, prenuptial agreements remain...
Family Law
Reilly and Partners Family Law If you are currently going through a family law dispute, you already know how difficult it can be to keep your emotions in check. You may be having a hard time making decisions or reaching acceptable resolution of matters with your...