As the holiday season approaches, it is a good time to revisit lessons from highly pertinent employment law cases. One case that stands out is Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd. (“Matthews”), which serves as a key reminder for employers regarding bonuses, commissions, and shares potentially owed to employees after termination.

Although this case was decided a few years ago, the principles remain highly relevant, particularly during the end of the year when many employers are planning reviews of compensation plans for the following year and paying out holiday bonuses. Continue Reading All I Want for Christmas Is… My Bonus (Even After Termination!)

We have a short and sweet summer in Canada. Getting outdoors is a sacred rite for all, given how short our summer is. So how should employers balance that instinct with the fact that the business must go on?

Here are some best practices for the mixed bag of common summertime workplace law issues.Continue Reading Employment Law around the Campfire: Best Practices for Summer Workplace Law Issues