A very recent Ontario case considered the effect of the changes to the Employment Standards Act brought about by Covid. The court ruled that these changes meant that a business would not be in trouble with the Ministry for commencing a Covid lay off, but that the changes to the Employment Standards Act did not protect the employer from a constructive dismissal court claim. Get ready for an avalanche of constructive dismissal cases hitting the courts.
Small Claims Court Damage Limit Increase
August 20, 2025
Hello everyone; as of October 1, 2025 the damage limit for this court will increase from $35,000.00 to $50,000.00.