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02/13/2026

Welcome to the team, Samantha!

We're excited to have you on board and look forward to seeing all you will accomplish.

09/30/2025

Sunira Chaudhri unpacks a major case in her Toronto Sun article, where Oracle Canada was ordered to pay a terminated executive 12 months’ compensation plus punitive damages after withholding commissions. The court makes it clear that employers cannot delay or deny entitlements to force weaker settlements.

09/29/2025

POWER: Ontario Minimum Wage Increase Effective October 1, 2025

Ontario’s minimum wage is set to rise in two days to $17.60/hour on October 1, 2025. This annual CPI-linked adjustment is a reminder for employers to review pay rates, update payroll systems, and prepare for potential budget impacts. Taking proactive steps now will help ensure compliance and maintain employee trust.

09/04/2025

CHAUDHRI: Conflicts of interest can lead to terminations for cause

This week, Sunira Chaudhri looks at a recent Alberta case, where Brookfield Residential successfully upheld a termination for cause. Despite no evidence of bribes being taken, the court found that even the appearance of a conflict of interest breached Brookfield’s Code of Conduct and justified dismissal.

Employers should take note: strong policies need to be reinforced with real training and accountability.

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When I was in grade school I completed a project on eastern cougars in Canada. One of the most notable traits of the feline is the fact that they are incredibly elusive. If you have ever spotted one, consider yourself one of the lucky few. In a not-so-eloquent segue, successful terminations for caus...

08/12/2025

CHAUDHRI: Terminations during COVID pandemic continue to cost employers

Five years after COVID-19 began, courts are still hearing wrongful dismissal cases tied to the pandemic. In a recent Ontario decision, an executive demoted and given a pay cut after maternity leave was awarded over $330K in damages. The message to employers is clear: even in times of financial crisis, employee entitlements remain.

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Five years later, the courts continue to deal with cases arising from the early COVID-19 era Five years after COVID-19 began, much of Canada is finally returning to a five-day work week. COVID-19 didn’t just leave a mark, it completely transformed the way we look at workplaces and how people shoul...

08/11/2025

In her recent article, Heather Power highlights the urgent need for employers to prioritize worker safety amid Ontario’s recent heat waves. With temperatures soaring and heat warnings becoming more frequent, understanding your legal duties under OHSA is critical. Taking simple but important steps like checking for heat risks, putting plans in place to keep workers cool and hydrated, and training your team can make all the difference in protecting employees and reducing legal risks.

If you need guidance navigating these obligations or creating effective workplace policies, Workly Law is here to help.

Read the full article on our blog: https://worklylaw.com/blogs/news/ontario-employers-how-to-handle-workplace-heat-warnings-legally

07/31/2025

CHAUDHRI: Should hockey players acquitted in s*x assault case get their NHL jobs back?

This week, Sunira Chaudhri unpacks the NHL’s decision to bench five players acquitted in a high-profile s*xual assault trial. After a civil settlement and years of inaction, the league may now face legal limits on discipline due to its delayed investigation. This case is a clear example of why internal accountability must come before public outcry.

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Four of the five former world juniors were NHLers until they were charged and the league says they're ineligible while the findings are reviewed Not guilty is not the equivalent of innocence. In a decision that has rocked the nation, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube, Michael McLeod and Cal F...

07/22/2025

CHAUDHRI: Coldplay scandal confirms employee private life is a thing of the past

Sunira Chaudhri looks at the workplace consequences after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was filmed at a Coldplay concert in an apparent romantic moment with his Chief People Officer. Although only a few seconds long, the video suggests a lapse in professionalism and judgment at the top, where leaders are expected to remain neutral and act in the best interests of the company. Astronomer has since confirmed that Byron has stepped down from his position.

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Just days ago, most of us didn’t know who Andy Byron was. The married Astronomer CEO is now a household name after being caught on camera at a Coldplay concert in an embrace with Astronomer’s Chief People Officer. It has been alleged that the two are involved romantically. Several workplace lega...

07/18/2025

CHAUDHRI: Meta employment contract scrutinized in Ontario court

In her article this week, Sunira Chaudhri unpacks a recent Ontario court decision involving Facebook Canada (Meta) and a high-profile wrongful dismissal case. Despite the company's size and legal resources, the court found its termination clause unenforceable—a pattern Sunira sees often in her practice: even prominent employers make avoidable contract mistakes that don’t hold up in court.

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Bigger companies have bigger blind spots that are routinely laid bare in court We often think some things are too big to fail. A big idea, a big movement, a big company. The bigger they are, the stronger they appear. Chinks in the armour can’t be seen – unless we take a closer look. As a lawyer,...

06/30/2025

POWER: Navigating Summer Long Weekends – An Ontario Employer’s Guide to Statutory Holiday Pay

With Canada Day and Civic Holiday around the corner, senior associate Heather Power breaks down how Ontario employers need to know about statutory holiday pay under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000. From calculating entitlements to managing Civic Holiday expectations, this quick guide helps employers avoid common mistakes and stay compliant.

Read the full article on our blog: https://worklylaw.com/blogs/news/power-navigating-summer-long-weekends-an-ontario-employers-guide-to-statutory-holiday-pay

06/26/2025

CHAUDHRI: How businesses can stay ahead of workplace issues

This week, Sunira Chaudhri reflects on building her startup, Workly Law, and shares lessons on what it takes to be a proactive, informed employer. With employment law constantly evolving—from policy updates to sick leave and remote work—Workly’s 2025 Employer Guide offers a practical roadmap to help businesses stay compliant and create stronger workplaces.

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