The OT Lawsuits

The OT Lawsuits This past September a class action lawsuit was launched against KPMG alleging that it had failed to pay overtime to many of its employees. This is the second such legal proceeding to be commenced in the last few months. The initial class action against the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”) alleges […]

Contracting in Cyberspace

Contracting in Cyberspace How many times have you clicked the “I Agree” button when conducting transactions on the Internet? How many times have you actually read what you are agreeing to? If you are like most you probably pay scant attention to the details of these online contracts. The Basics A contract is a formal […]

A Warning for Employers

A Warning for Employers In the winter issue of Legal Issues we provided you information about dismissing an employee who is on sick leave. But what happens when an employee becomes ill or disabled shortly after being terminated? This issue was addressed by the Ontario Court of Appeal earlier this year in the case of […]