Vanguard Law

06/15/2026

Non-Competes, Non-Solicits & Confidentiality Explained

Restrictive covenants are promises that limit what someone can do after a working relationship ends—think non-compete , non-solicit , no-poach , and confidentiality clauses. They’re powerful tools when drafted properly and risky dead weight when they’re not. This guide covers what still works

06/08/2026

Ontario Store Closure: What You’re Owed

A common scenario: your store location shuts down , but the company still operates elsewhere and isn’t bankrupt. Are you “laid off”? “Transferred”? Do mass-termination rules apply? And what about severance ? This guide walks you through your minimum ESA rights (Ontario’s Employment Stand...

06/07/2026

Were you terminated before your bonus was paid?

You may still have a claim to bonus payments during the notice period, depending on your contract, bonus plan, and the wording of the policy.

General information only, not legal advice.

06/07/2026

Confidentiality, Evidence, and Wrongful Termination in Ontario: What Employees Should Know Before They Hit Record

When someone is terminated, the first instinct is often to protect themselves: save emails, screenshot messages, record the termination meeting, download performance records, or keep a copy of work they created. That instinct is understandable. In wrongful dismissal , constructive dismissal , disc

06/07/2026

Loopio Layoffs: Severance Rights for Toronto Tech Employees

Toronto-based software company Loopio reportedly laid off 12 percent of its team in March 2026 after reviewing market conditions and long-term business priorities. According to BetaKit , Loopio confirmed that the restructuring reduced its headcount to 260 employees, indicating that approximately 3

06/07/2026

OpenText Layoffs: Severance Rights for Ontario Tech Employees

OpenText, one of Canada’s best-known technology companies, has reportedly laid off a portion of its workforce as part of a broader restructuring. According to BetaKit’s March 2026 report , OpenText confirmed that the cuts affected four percent of its global staff. The report noted that affected ...

06/07/2026

Lufthansa InTouch Peterborough Closure: Severance Rights for Employees

Lufthansa InTouch announced that it would gradually close its customer-service centre in Peterborough, Ontario, by May 31, 2026, affecting hundreds of local employees. The Peterborough location supported Lufthansa Group passengers through services that included reservations, ticketing, rebooking as

06/01/2026

Employment Insurance (EI) in Ontario: A Guide

EI is a federal program that pays temporary income when you’re out of work or away for certain life events. Ontario law (the ESA) protects your job during many leaves; EI replaces income . Below is a practical, plain-English guide for employees and employers. TL;DR (what most people need)

05/25/2026

Workplace Investigations in Ontario: A Practical Guide

When concerns about harassment, discrimination, violence, bullying, safety, fraud, conflicts of interest, or policy breaches arise, a workplace investigation is often legally required—and always a key risk-control step. This guide explains when you must investigate, how to do it fairly, what t

05/25/2026

How to File a Duty of Fair Representation Application in Ontario

If you are a unionized employee and believe your union mishandled your workplace issue, you may be considering a duty of fair representation application , often called a DFR application . In Ontario, DFR complaints are usually filed with the Ontario Labour Relations Board , or OLRB . These appl