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Using arbitration clauses in employment agreements

Using arbitration clauses in employment agreements

In Ontario, where a dispute between an employer and an employee (or former employee) cannot be resolved informally – which is usually a more expedient and practical option - recourse to the courts is generally available.

Arbitration Clause Illegal & Unconscionable: Uber Drivers Taken for a Ride

Arbitration Clause Illegal & Unconscionable: Uber Drivers Taken for a Ride

On January 2, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released its first decision of 2019: Heller v. Uber Technologies Inc. et al. While the new year is just getting started, this decision is likely to be one of the most significant from an employment law perspective. Its implications are far-reaching and raise novel compliance challenges for Ontario employers that contract to resolve workplace disputes by way of private arbitration.