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In the News – Online Obscenity

Toronto Internet Lawyer discussed the legality of posting the Luka Magnotta video on the Best Gore website with the national and international media. Mr. Zvulony took the position that the posting of the video violated Canada's obscenity laws.
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Why Employers need an Employment Agreement

By Toronto Employment Lawyer, Karen ZvulonyOne of the best, and most cost-effective ways an employer can protect itself from paying costly severance and termination packages is by having a properly drafted and executed written employment…
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Head-Hunted and Then Terminated

Toronto Employment lawyer discusses how a "head-hunted" employee who is later fired can claim damages for inducement to leave previous employment.

Things to Watch for in a Severance Package

If you have an employment law issue or question, feel free to contact Toronto Employment Lawyer Karen Zvulony for a consultation. If you have been asked to sign a release or have been offered a severance package and would like legal advice regarding your rights then please fill out the Severance Package Review form
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What is Reasonable Notice?

The amount of notice an employee is entitled to is dependant on a number of factors. The Ontario Employment Standards Act provides minimum notice periods. Notice periods under the common law are usually longer.
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What is Just Cause for Dismissal?

Toronto Employment lawyer Karen Zvulony discusses the legal meaning of 'just cause' for terminating without providing reasonable notice or payment instead of the notice.
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Termination Clauses in Employment Agreements

A termination clause is a statutory compliant clause in a written employment agreement that clearly specifies the amount of notice, or compensation in lieu of notice, an employer will provide an employee upon termination of the employment.
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Non-Competition, Non Solicitation, and Confidentiality Clauses

Toronto Employment Lawyers examines the distinction between non-solicitation, non-competition, and non-disclosure agreements and their legality according to Ontario and Canadian Law.
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Non-Competition Agreements – A Lesson to Employers

The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Lyons v. Multari [1] has reconfirmed the notion that an employer has an uphill battle in enforcing a non-competition clause in an employment agreement. MacPherson J.A., writing for the Court, reiterated that generally a non-solicitation clause will provide adequate protection for an employer, and only in exceptional cases will the nature of the employment justify a non-competition clause. The Court sought to strike a balance between the freedom of contract and the public policy importance of discouraging contracts that restrict competition. In doing so, the Court once again warned employers that when drafting restrictive covenants, they should take only what they need.
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Lying on a Resume or during a Job Interview: Some Legal Implications

What effect does a misrepresentation, made by an employee during the recruitment process, have on the employment contract? Can an employer terminate an employee for lying during an interview or on a resume?Generally speaking a misrepresentation made by an employee during the recruitment process may allow the employer to terminate the lying employee and may be used as a defence in a wrongful dismissal case. In some cases the misrepresentation may allow the employer to sue the employee for damages resulting from the misrepresentation.