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Contracts & Clauses: The Landmark Legal Case Impacting Your Business

A recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice made it clear that the enforceability of termination clauses depends on their wording. Any termination clause that violates the Employment Standards Act will be deemed invalid. This means your employment contracts may no longer protect you from litigation. 



Employers are advised to review their contracts and termination provisions to ensure they do not breach the ESA. If your contracts are found in violation of the law, the employees you terminate may be entitled to notice or pay in lieu at common law – which would mean higher costs for you. 



And this ruling could potentially affect employers across Canada. So, where do you start? How do you ensure your employment contracts and termination clauses are rock-solid? What should you put in a contract to make it legally valid? 



Join our experts, Olivia Cicchini and Kiljon Shukullari, for our next webinar, to learn more about this landmark legal case and what to include in your contracts so that you are protected.  



After watching the webinar, you’ll know:

  • Key takeaways from the recent court decision 
  • Importance of a valid termination clause 
  • What makes a contract valid 
  • Essential elements of a contract 
  • How to implement a contract 



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Meet Our Speakers



Olivia Cicchini, Employment Law Expert & Presenter, Peninsula Canada

A licensed paralegal, Olivia has significant insight into legal, HR, and employee management challenges faced by Canadian SMEs. 

She utilizes her employment law expertise to create relevant and comprehensive content to help small business owners stay compliant with employment standards and health & safety legislation.  

Olivia’s incisive commentary regularly appears on radio, websites and in newspapers. Her views have been featured on CBC Radio, CTV News, CP24, and Toronto Sun.





Kiljon Shukullari, HR Advisory Manager, Peninsula Canada

An experienced HR professional and a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Kiljon Shukullari is an HR Advisory Manager at Peninsula Canada. Through his years of experience in talent management and HR, Kiljon has gained considerable knowledge of the most relevant topics, trends, and policies in the field — expertise he now brings to Peninsula clients. 

He has extensive experience providing consultation to clients on all aspects of HR management and employee relations — offering timely answers and effective solutions to their challenges.

In his current role, Kiljon oversees HR advisors on consultations with potential prospects across all provinces where Peninsula operates. Kiljon also provides support as needed to our HR Advice team on day to day inquires. 

Kiljon often speaks to the media on HR management issues, he's been featured in CP24, Global News, Globe and Mail, and CTV News.