Monday, June 22, 2026
Kyle Van Schie first joined Soloway Wright as a student during law school before becoming a lawyer in the firm’s Employment, Labour & Public Law Group upon his call to the bar. Kyle is now a partner at the firm and…
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
It is well established in Ontario law that an employer may face liability for fostering a toxic workplace environment. Courts have typically found a poisoned work environment in cases involving harassment, repeated bullying, or discriminatory conduct. However, there is increasing…
Monday, April 27, 2026
For decades, the Rules of the Small Claims Court have provided strict guidelines on where a Plaintiff may commence an action in Ontario. Rule 6.01(1) requires that an action be commenced where the cause of action arose, or where at…
Thursday, February 19, 2026
We’re proud to share that this article was recently featured by the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) — highlighting our firm’s continued involvement and recognition within a leading legal organization. As of October 1, 2025, the monetary jurisdiction of the Small…
Friday, January 16, 2026
A busy labour and employment practice is demanding and ever-changing. It requires close attention to detail and the ability to respond quickly to critical and material business issues. Whether advising on day-to-day human resources matters, responding to union certification applications,…
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Soloway Wright LLP is pleased to announce that Sybil Johnson-Abbott has joined the firm’s Management Committee, working alongside esteemed partners Iwona Albrecht and Christopher Edwards. Sybil’s extensive experience and leadership in real estate and commercial leasing law will further strengthen…
Friday, December 19, 2025
Many employment lawyers are aware of the Ontario Superior Court decision Dufault v. The Corporation of the Township of Ignace (2024 ONSC 1029). In Dufault, it was held that a without cause termination clause which stated, inter alia, that an…
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Soloway Wright is proud to announce that several of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™, highlighting their excellence and dedication across multiple practice…
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Procedural fairness is the cornerstone of an effective workplace investigation. When a workplace investigation takes place, employers are responsible for ensuring that the investigation is carried out thoroughly and in accordance with the principles of procedural fairness. While no investigative…
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Frustration of contract is a legal concept that allows the parties to end a contract where an unforeseen event occurs that fundamentally changes the parties’ ability to perform the terms of the contract. A contract of employment will be frustrated…
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