Contract
Should I include an arbitration agreement in my contract?
Frequently, commercial Parties will include arbitration agreements in a contract without much thought as to whether it is necessary or even a good idea. There are many things to consider before including an arbitration agreement in your contract. An arbitration...
The Importance of Language in Employment Contracts, Policies and Clauses
Employees often encounter incentive plan agreements that contain language limiting or eliminating their ability to collect such payments upon the termination of their employment. With the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision in Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd., employers...
Ontario Court of Appeal decision will make you give your termination clause a second look
In Ontario, termination clauses in employment contracts must comply with the Employment Standards Act (ESA). When provisions of an employee’s contract fail to comply with the ESA, the non-compliant provisions are unenforceable. However, a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision...
Agreements of Purchase and Sale Must be Completed in Good Faith
If you have been following my blog, I surprised many people last year with the revelation in Agreements of Purchase and Sale are legally binding contracts that you cannot simply "use" a condition in the agreement to "get out" of the deal....
Why you Should Hire an Employment Lawyer to Review, Write or Negotiate An Employment Contract
Each year thousands of individuals in Ottawa will negotiate employment contracts with prospective employers. Unfortunately, many of those individuals will not be equipped with the proper knowledge and information to enable them to draft, negotiate and execute an employment agreement...
