An employment law blog.
Sean Bawden, Partner, Kelly Santini LLP.
sbawden@kellysantini.com | 613.238.6321
Saturday 25 May 2013
Request For Doctor's Note After Illness Discriminatory: HRTO
Saturday 18 May 2013
Whose Invention Is It Anyway?
Does the existence of an employee/employer relationship disqualify an employee from patenting an invention discovered in the course of employment?
According to a 2000 decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Techform Products Ltd. v. Wolda, 2000 CanLII 22597; varied for reasons other than the issues considered in this post in 2001 CanLII 8604 (ON CA) the answer is "no."
Saturday 11 May 2013
Employee Awarded Human Rights Damages Without Discrimination
Is Obesity a “Disability” Under the Ontario Human Rights Code?
Sunday 5 May 2013
"If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it:" What Beyonce can Teach Employers about Employment Law
What can employers learn from Beyonce’s hit song, “Single Ladies”? A surprising amount, I would suggest, when it comes to drafting non-competition clauses.
A decision from the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench (equivalent to Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice), Enerflow Industries Inc. v Surefire Industries Ltd., 2013 ABQB 196 (CanLII), provides a solid overview of the enforceability of non-competition clauses and this blog will explain why sometimes it pays to "put a ring on it."
Thursday 2 May 2013
Non-Competition Agreement Can Increase Reasonable Notice Entitlement
Tuesday 23 April 2013
Is the Right to be Reinstated After Pregnancy Leave Guaranteed?
Is the right to be reinstated after pregnancy leave absolutely guaranteed? According to a recent decision from an adjudicator appointed under Part III of the Canada Labour Code, the answer is no.