Ontario employment decisions from 2025
126 decisions, newest first. Each links to our plain-language summary of the case and to the full decision on CanLII.
- Mittal v. Department of National Defence2025 ONSC 7256 (CanLII)Workplace discrimination
Mittal v. DND: FPSLRA Bar on Harassment Claims
- One World Logistics Group Corp. v. Sotiri2025 ONSC 7224 (CanLII)Employment contract
Dismissal of Injunction for Restrictive Covenants
- Cross v. Cooling Tower Maintenance Inc.2025 ONSC 7203 (CanLII)Termination
Settlement Agreement Repudiation & Lump Sum Dispute
- Givogue v Desaulnier2025 CanLII 150071 (ON SCSM)Workplace discrimination
Federal Public Service: Civil Action Barred by FPSLRA
- Douglas v. Babiar2025 ONSC 7075 (CanLII)Workplace injury and workers' compensation
Police Officer Tort Claim vs Discipline Proceedings
- R.W. Tomlinson Limited v. Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 5272025 ONCA 861 (CanLII)Labour relations
Labour Arbitration Jurisdiction: Weber Approach
- Buis v. Keurig Canada Inc.2025 ONSC 6875 (CanLII)Class action - Employment
Class Action Settlement Approval: Keurig Canada Inc.
- Kearns v. Nickel2025 ONSC 6742 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
- Green Life Inc. et al. v. 24K Maple Supply Inc. et al.2025 ONSC 7356 (CanLII)Employment contract
Injunction Refused: Expired Non-Compete & Confidentiality
- Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc.2025 ONCA 829 (CanLII)Termination
Ontario Appeal: Enforceability of ESA Termination Clauses
- Costa v Edward Jones Investments2025 ONSC 6699 (CanLII)Workplace discrimination
Workplace Harassment Discovery Motion
- Maresky v. Enthusiast Gaming Inc.2025 ONCA 783 (CanLII)Employment contract
Maresky v. Enthusiast Gaming: Share Vesting Appeal
- Dadzie v. Ontario2025 ONSC 6342 (CanLII)Class action - Employment
Class Action Settlement Approval: Employment Claims
- 1486151 Ontario Limited (Diverse Transportation) v. Chen2025 ONCA 786 (CanLII)
Anti-SLAPP: Employment Dispute vs Public Interest
- Barnett v. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.2025 ONSC 6400 (CanLII)Employment contract
Employment Contract: Forum Selection Clause Validity
- Shynkarova v. 2554318 Ontario Ltd. O/a Tax Mechanic2025 ONSC 6478 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 4 Months Notice for Employee Terminated Before 1-Year Anniversary
- Pascuet v. Sky Service2025 ONSC 6143 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Claim Dismissed as Statute-Barred
- Howell v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada2025 ONCA 740 (CanLII)Labour relations
- Athanasiou v. King2025 ONSC 5689 (CanLII)
Vicarious Liability for Employee Defamation
- Brady v. Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care2025 ONCA 722 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Claim Dismissed as Statute-Barred
- Jean-Marie Dixon v. The King (Ontario)2025 ONSC 5828 (CanLII)Workplace discrimination
Workplace Discrimination: Jurisdiction & Arbitration Stay
- Ferguson v. Yorkwest Plumbing Supply Inc.2025 ONSC 5866 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Default Judgment Reinstated for Misconduct
- Talwar v. Best Buy Canada Ltd.2025 ONSC 5814 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 15-Year Employee Awarded 18 Months Notice
- Titus Steel Company Limited v. Hack2025 ONCA 693 (CanLII)Employment contract
Former Employee Fiduciary Duties Appeal
- Bergman et al v. Diamond & Diamond et al2025 ONSC 5698 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Joinder of Individual Defendants
- Liggett v. Veeva Software Systems, Inc. and Veeva Systems Inc.2025 ONSC 7010 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Senior Product Manager Awarded 6 Months Notice
- Titan Tool & Die Limited v. Unifor and its Local 195, et al2025 ONSC 5580 (CanLII)Labour relations
Labour Dispute: Injunction Against Picketing
- Labourers’ International Union of North America, Loc 183 v Vox Construction Inc.2025 ONSC 5531 (CanLII)Labour relations
Union Contempt Motion: 21-Day Incarceration for Non-Compliance
- Tari v. Darolfi2025 ONSC 5104 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Termination for Cause: Fraud and Fiduciary Breach
- Ghazvini et al v. Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce2025 ONSC 5218 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Unenforceable Termination Clauses & Notice
- Ferguson v. Yorkwest Plumbing Supply Inc.2025 ONSC 5408 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 47-Year-Old Employee Awarded 6 Months Notice
- Fraij v. Prep Doctors Corp. et al2025 ONSC 5383 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Costs for Abandoned Motion in Employment Case
- Panchbhaya v. Vulsay Industries Ltd.2025 ONSC 5370 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 65-Year-Old Manager Awarded 26 Months Notice
- Capo v McArthur Island Inc.2025 CanLII 150069 (ON SCSM)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 5 Months Notice for Project Coordinator
- McPherson v. Global Growth Assets Inc.2025 ONSC 5226 (CanLII)Workplace discrimination
Securities Reprisal: Employment Termination Damages
- 2501373 Ontario Inc. et al. v. Selfe et al.2025 ONSC 5216 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Arbitration Jurisdiction: Wrongful Dismissal in SPA
- Gaudette v. Charles and CSCNO2025 ONSC 4902 (CanLII)Termination
- Carroll v. Oracle Canada ULC2025 ONSC 4889 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 12 Months Notice Awarded
- Granhum v Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan2025 CanLII 150914 (ON SCSM)Labour relations
- Ahmad v. Brand2025 ONSC 4858 (CanLII)Workplace discrimination
Workplace Harassment Jurisdiction: Weber Framework Application
- Johnstone v. Loblaw2025 ONSC 4755 (CanLII)Employment contract
Johnstone v. Loblaw: Employment Settlement Validity
- Kennedy v. Kingston Area Taxi Licensing Commission2025 ONSC 4706 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: 24 Months Notice & Aggravated Damages
- Chan v. NYX Capital Corp.2025 ONSC 4561 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 3 Months Notice for Void Clause
- Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc.2025 ONCA 578 (CanLII)Termination
Baker v. Van Dolder’s: Termination Clause Enforceability
- Foster v. Prado2025 ONSC 4509 (CanLII)Employment contract
Employee Fraud: Punitive Damages & Summary Judgment
- Purolator Inc. v. Canadian Union of Postal Workers2025 ONCA 565 (CanLII)Labour relations
Secondary Picketing as Labour Dispute
- Danielle Tasson v. Klick Inc. dba Klick Health2025 ONSC 4305 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Venue Transfer Motion Dismissed
- Pandher v. University of Windsor et al2025 ONSC 4218 (CanLII)Workplace discrimination
Pandher v. University of Windsor: Jurisdiction & Pleadings
- Debono v. JCD Property Ltd.2025 ONSC 4139 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Procedural Ruling on Stay and Striking Pleadings
- Wang v. Canada (Attorney General)2025 ONSC 4089 (CanLII)Employment contract
Federal Employee Jurisdiction: GPRA Section 236
- Grealy v. XL Tool Inc.2025 ONSC 4010 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Machinist Awarded 12 Weeks Notice
- Li v. Wayfair Canada ULC.2025 ONSC 2959 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Li v. Wayfair: 4 Months Notice for 9-Month Employee
- Wigdor v. Facebook Canada Ltd.2025 ONSC 4861 (CanLII)Termination
Facebook Canada: 10 Months Notice Awarded for Wrongful Dismissal
- Kondaj v. Crossbridge Condominium Services Ltd.2025 ONSC 3905 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 10 Months Notice for Condominium Manager
- Boyce Estate v. 2113626 Ontario Inc. (Hampton Inn and Suites)2025 ONSC 3844 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Common Employer Doctrine: Corporate vs Individual Liability
- Maule v. IBM Canada Ltd.2025 ONSC 3860 (CanLII)Human rights - Employment
Systemic Age Discrimination: Motion to Strike Pleadings
- McCoubrey v. Salesfloor Inc.2025 ONSC 3739 (CanLII)Severance pay
Unpaid Commissions: Resignation & Policy Incorporation
- Uzelac v. Dufferin Aggregates2025 ONSC 3723 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Appeal on Litigation Delay
- McFarlane v. King Ursa Inc.2025 ONSC 3553 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: 12 Months Notice Awarded
- Titan Tool & Die Limited v. Unifor and its Local 195, et al.2025 ONSC 3634 (CanLII)Labour relations
Labour Dispute: Costs for Injunction Against Blockade
- Barlow v. 6HARMONICS INC.2025 ONSC 3610 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Default Judgment for 9 Months' Salary
- One World Logistics Group Corp. v. Sotiri2025 ONSC 3518 (CanLII)Employment contract
Interim Relief: Non-Compete vs Confidentiality in Employment
- Davis v. Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services2025 ONCA 421 (CanLII)Class action - Employment
Appeal Dismissed in Amazon Class Action
- Taylor v. Salytics Inc.2025 ONSC 3461 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal
Taylor v. Salytics: Constructive Dismissal & Lay-Off Validity
- Ontario (Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development) v. Benevides2025 ONCA 426 (CanLII)Workplace injury and workers' compensation
- Metrolinx v. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 15872025 ONCA 415 (CanLII)Labour relations
Metrolinx v. ATU, Local 1587 (Appeal Dismissed)
- Friel v. Hub International Limited2025 ONSC 7370 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Employment Costs Ruling: $30,000 Award
- Patel v. ITCAD Tech Inc.2025 ONSC 1697 (CanLII)Employment contract
Independent Contractor Non-Compete & Punitive Damages
- Abbasbayli v. Fiera Foods Company2025 ONSC 3240 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 13-Year Employee Terminated for Cause
- Riva Plumbing Limited v. Ferrari2025 ONSC 3219 (CanLII)Employment contract
Fiduciary Duties & Non-Compete: Riva Plumbing v. Ferrari
- Richard Turcotte v. Grenville Management Inc.2025 ONSC 3087 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: 16 Months Notice Awarded
- Paul v. Sensient Colors2025 ONSC 3127 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 12 Months Notice for Vaccination Refusal
- Bertsch v. Datastealth Inc.2025 ONCA 379 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Enforceable Termination Clause
- Lachapelle v. St. Laurent Automotive Group Inc.2025 ONSC 2879 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal Costs: Simplified Procedure Limits
- Curtis v. Medcan Health Management Inc.2025 ONSC 2902 (CanLII)Employment standards
ESA Class Action: Vacation & Holiday Pay Compliance
- Flohr v Susur Lee Group2025 CanLII 154498 (ON SCSM)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: Temporary Lay-off and Condonation
- 2252230 v. Rajkumar2025 ONSC 2649 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: 15-Year Bookkeeper Awarded 18 Months Notice
- William Williamson v. Brandt Tractor Inc.2025 ONSC 2571 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 18-Year Employee Awarded 17 Months Notice
- Hudson’s Bay Company, Re2025 ONSC 2724 (CanLII)
CCAA: Appointment of Representative Counsel for Employees
- Friel v. Hub International Limited2025 ONSC 7369 (CanLII)Employment contract
Employment Contract: Arbitration vs Equity Dispute
- Elzayat v. Rogers Communications2025 ONCA 336 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Elzayat v. Rogers: Appeal on Tort of Discrimination
- Boyle v. Salesforce.com2025 ONSC 2580 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 8-Year Employee Awarded 8 Months Notice
- Bougiotis v. Manji2025 ONSC 2365 (CanLII)Termination
Post-Termination Harassment & Confidentiality Injunction
- Colby v. Township of Ignace2025 ONSC 2506 (CanLII)Termination
Wrongful Dismissal: Adjournment Denied Pending Appeal
- Jones v. Strides Toronto2025 ONSC 2482 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 16-Month Employee Awarded 4 Months Notice
- Ngan v. The Bank of Nova Scotia2025 ONSC 2354 (CanLII)Class action - Employment
Bank of Nova Scotia Class Action: Vacation Pay Certification
- Dartiguenave (Re)2025 ONCA 285 (CanLII)Workplace injury and workers' compensation
- Johnston et al. v. Griffiths et al.2025 ONSC 2048 (CanLII)Labour relations
Union Expulsion: Limitation Periods and Pension Benefits
- Titan Tool & Die Limited v. Unifor and its Local 195, et al.2025 ONSC 2162 (CanLII)Labour relations
Union Blockade Injunction: Labour Dispute Definition
- De Castro v. Arista Homes Limited2025 ONCA 260 (CanLII)Termination
De Castro v. Arista Homes: ESA Compliance in Termination Clauses
- Toombs et al. v. Worksafe BC et al.2025 ONSC 1988 (CanLII)Workplace injury and workers' compensation
Class Action Costs: Workers' Compensation Dispute
- Salam v. Ontario Research and Innovation Network2025 ONSC 1839 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 2.25 Years Service Awarded 6 Months Notice
- Ontario (Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development) v. Greater Sudbury (City)2025 ONCA 329 (CanLII)Workplace injury and workers' compensation
OHSA Due Diligence Defence: City of Greater Sudbury Appeal
- Lachapelle v. St. Laurent Automotive Group Inc.2025 ONSC 1956 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: Temporary Layoff & 7 Months Notice
- Degirmenci v. Transasian Fine Cars Ltd.2025 ONSC 7382 (CanLII)Employment standards
ESA Termination & Severance: Frustration of Contract
- Pateman v. Koolatron Corporation2025 ONCA 224 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal Appeal: Damages Recalculated to $88,509
- Arc Compute v. Anton Allen, Michael Buchel et al.2025 ONSC 1745 (CanLII)Employment contract
Interlocutory Injunction: Fiduciary Duties & Non-Solicitation
- Cullain v. Wilcox et al2025 ONSC 1739 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: VP Awarded 12 Months Notice
- Adamski v. Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. et al2025 ONSC 1769 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal
Adamski v. Costco: Trial Adjournment & WSIA Right to Sue
- Charette v. Customs and Immigration Union2025 ONSC 1719 (CanLII)Labour relations
- Chandrakumar v. Quality Allied Elevator2025 ONSC 1528 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Motion to Strike Pleadings Dismissed
- Habash v. St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology2025 ONSC 1441 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Personal Liability of Corporate Officers in Wrongful Dismissal
- Frantz v. NB Thrilling Films 4 Inc. et. al.2025 ONSC 1308 (CanLII)Workplace discrimination
Costs Ruling: WSIA Barred Workplace Claim
- Brown v. Weirfoulds LLP2025 ONCA 152 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal Pleadings Struck Out: Brown v. Weirfoulds
- Mata v. Norstar Corporation2025 ONSC 1085 (CanLII)Employment contract
Employment Contract Dispute: Discovery Representative Selection
- Coscarella Dentistry Professional Corporation v. Harvey2025 ONCA 118 (CanLII)Employment contract
Dentist Confidentiality & Solicitation Appeal
- Miller v. Alaya Care Inc.2025 ONSC 1028 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 7-Month Employee Awarded 14 Months Notice
- Warren v. D’Alfonso et al.2025 ONSC 956 (CanLII)Workplace discrimination
Warren v. D’Alfonso: Amending Pleadings in Employment Defamation
- Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc.2025 ONSC 952 (CanLII)Termination
Enforceability of Termination Clauses: Baker v. Van Dolder’s
- Uzelac v. Dufferin Aggregates, a division of CRH Canada Group Inc.2025 ONSC 896 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Delay in Litigation and Prejudice
- Beaumont v. Beaumont2025 ONCA 94 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Common Employer Personal Liability & Punitive Damages
- Wang v. Xie2025 ONSC 850 (CanLII)Employment contract
Employment Agreement Enforceability: Summary Judgment Dismissed
- Boyer v. Callidus Capital Corporation2025 ONCA 79 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal
Appeal Dismissed: $1.8M Unpaid Benefits Award Upheld
- Abraham et al v. Abraham2025 ONSC 770 (CanLII)
Judicial Review of Arbitration Award in Employment Dispute
- Dixon v. His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario2025 ONSC 772 (CanLII)Labour relations
- Teljeur v. Aurora Hotel Group2025 ONSC 703 (CanLII)Termination
Termination: Substantial Indemnity Costs for ESA Breaches
- Maresky v. Enthusiast Gaming Inc.2025 ONSC 654 (CanLII)Termination
Termination of Engagement: Fixed-Term Contract Dispute
- Poesl v. Sharon Veterinary Clinic Professional Corporation2025 ONSC 622 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: Veterinarian Resignation Claim
- Boutis v. The Corporation of Norfolk County et al2025 ONSC 542 (CanLII)Workplace discrimination
Employment: Leave to Amend Pleadings for Human Rights Claims
- Pandher v. University of Windsor et al2025 ONSC 168 (CanLII)Human rights - Employment
Pandher v. University of Windsor: HR Claims in Civil Action
- 1555638 Ontario Inc. v. Cooper2025 ONSC 328 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Interlocutory Order Appeal
- Brown v The Bank of Nova Scotia2025 ONSC 323 (CanLII)Severance pay
Brown v Bank of Nova Scotia: Privilege in Employment Docs
- Tar Heel Investments Inc. v. H.L. Staebler Company Limited et al2025 ONSC 237 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: Leave to Amend Pleadings
- Tar Heel Investments Inc. v. H.L. Staebler Company Limited et al2025 ONSC 240 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: Unilateral Changes to Salary
- Timmins v. Artisan Cells2025 CanLII 2387 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 9 Months Notice Awarded
- Shelp v. GoSecure Inc.2025 ONSC 49 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: VP of Sales Awarded 6 Months Notice