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
This article will summarize some key information and resources for businesses on a few fronts: Government resources and links Legal issues A general life update It’s taken me a few more days to get this out to you than I … Continued
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
Anyone who’s ever been named the executor or estate trustee for a friend or loved one knows what a confusing world it can be. Even with my legal training, when I found myself in the role, it was almost overwhelming … Continued
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.
Most commercial leases have some sort of clause where the tenant can continue to occupy the space. These clauses can be: an extension of term – which continues the original lease, with a few terms changed; or a renewal – … Continued
What if I told you that there’s a way to save on taxes, and protect your business’ profits and valuable assets from its creditors?
Last summer I hired an associate, Adam Veroni, to add estate planning, wills, and trusts to the services offered by Intrepid Law. This is a nice complement to the business succession planning expertise we have, which can help to ease the transition … Continued
Last summer I hired an associate, Adam Veroni, to add estate planning, wills, and trusts to the services offered by Intrepid Law. This is a nice complement to the business succession planning expertise we have, which can help to ease the transition … Continued
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.