employment law – Simmonds Law

It’s OK to Settle – A guide to Small Claims Settlement Conferences

by Jessica LarmandLet’s face it, legal disputes are expensive and time consuming. Reaching an early resolution has undeniable advantages for all parties involved, especially in small claims court where many parties are not represented by a lawyer. The good news...

July 26, 2022

Saying “No” to Non-Competition Clauses – The lowdown on Ontario’s historic new employment law

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Saying “No” to Non-Competition Clauses – The lowdown on Ontario’s historic new employment law

Late last year, you may have heard that there were significant changes to Ontario’s employment laws, specifically to non-compete agreements. Well, you heard correct, and here is a lowdown on the changes to non-compete provisions in Ontario under Bill 27,...

March 1, 2022

Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Sections in Employment Contracts

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Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Sections in Employment Contracts

By Carly HarrisRestrictive covenants are often found in employment contracts and can be a useful tool to reduce the impact on your business when an employment relationship comes to an end. A restrictive covenant is an agreement that imposes a...

September 7, 2021