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At Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP labor and employment law is all we do. The experience and depth of understanding that we have in this field are rarely found in larger, full-service firms whose lawyers practice in many different areas of the law.
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1w ago
Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP is pleased to announce its inclusion in the prestigious 2025 Best Law Firms™—Canada list. This recognition highlights the firm’s unwavering dedication to excellence and to providing exceptional legal services in labour and employment law. About Best Law Firms™—Canada For over 14 years, Best Law Firms® has been a trusted resource for […]
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1M ago
Generally speaking, all employees owe their employer a duty of good faith, loyalty, and fidelity. This typically means that an employee is expected to show up and fulfill their employment duties in accordance with any relevant contract and applicable policies and not disparage their employer publicly. While such a duty applies irrespective of the level […]
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1M ago
Employment contracts typically include at least one clause that dictates what happens if an employee is terminated for cause or without cause. In recent years, significant controversy has surrounded the enforceability of termination clauses as employers strive to craft clauses that do not violate applicable legislation (e.g., the Employment Standards Act, 2000). This blog discusses […]
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2M ago
Termination of employment by an employer is governed by different laws, depending upon whether one is employed or is a member of a union. When employed in a non-unionized workplace, a person who feels they have been wrongfully terminated from their employment has several options to pursue remedies for such an alleged breach, including launching […]
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Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins Blog
2M ago
Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP is pleased to announce that two partners, William R. Gale and R. Mark Fletcher, have been named to the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. Since its first publication in 1983, Best Lawyers has become widely regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has Recognized […]
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4M ago
The traditional employee-employer relationship is no longer the sole model in today’s modern employment world. In Ontario, the concept of ‘dependent contractors’ adds another layer of complexity to employment law. It is important for both employers and workers to understand who qualifies as a dependent contractor, as the legal implications for both businesses and workers can be significant.
This blog post will explore who constitutes a dependent contractor and will distinguish dependent contractors from independent contractors and employees. It will also explore some of the legal implications ..read more
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4M ago
Technology is constantly changing the way we work and, as technology advances, so too have the opportunities for employers to harness it for monitoring employee activity. This, in turn, has resulted in questions around the rules of electronic monitoring of employees.
In Ontario, employers are permitted to electronically monitor employees—provided that they follow the rules relating to electronic monitoring policies outlined in section 41.1.1 of the Employment Standards Act. This blog post will discuss what electronic monitoring is, the requirements for electronic monitoring policies in Ontario ..read more
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5M ago
Overtime pay is a critical aspect of employment law in Ontario, which ensures that some employees who work beyond their regular hours of employment are fairly compensated for their time. However, not every worker is entitled to overtime and, in some cases, overtime may be calculated differently based on the type of work the employee is doing.
This blog post will explore the rules relating to overtime pay in Ontario’s Employment Standards Act. In doing so, this blog aims to help employees understand their rights and obligations with respect to overtime work and compensation.
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5M ago
In some unfortunate cases, employees may experience assault in the workplace by another employee. Besides the physical injury, this can lead to mental distress and the employee may seek punitive damages or special damages for the assault itself. The injured employee can pursue claims against both the person who assaulted them, as well as their employer for vicarious liability. A finding of vicarious liability by an employer for an assault in the workplace will depend on the circumstances of the case, including if the employer was aware of what occurred and did little to assist.
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6M ago
Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP is proud to announce that three of its partners, R. Mark Fletcher, William R. Gale, and Jeff C. Hopkins, have been ranked as top Ontario employment lawyers by Lexpert®.
To be included in The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory is an acknowledgement of a lawyer’s excellence by their peers and colleagues. The value and prestige of being a “Lexpert®-ranked” lawyer are demonstrated by the legal profession’s high level of participation in the Lexpert® survey. Lexpert® rankings and awards are recognized throughout the Canadian legal community.
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