Possible solution to “layoff disputes”

In Ontario, it’s pretty well established that unless there’s a contract which says the employer can lay the employee off temporarily should the need arise, then a layoff is effectively dismissal without cause. This would mean that the employer would … Continued

How to Start a Distillery in Ontario

Here’s an article that’s been a long time coming. On top of my law practice, I’m also a founder of Last Straw Distillery, an award-winning micro-distillery near Toronto, Ontario. I started out as the company’s lawyer, and as with any … Continued

When do you give employees time off?

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At some point, your employees will go through some real life problems that will take them away from work. You need to know when, why, and how much the law requires you to give.

What’s a cooperative?

The co-operative is a business model that’s beautifully suited to social enterprise and a people-first economy. It’s not nearly as common as it should be, likely because most entrepreneurs don’t even know it’s an option.