Christopher Munroe
Gowling WLG
Articles
Unionized workers have the right to remain silent - most of the time
Canada - October 18 2014 “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you,” is a phrase familiar to anyone who watches crime dramas on…
Yes, employers — employment agreements really work (even when they contain a glitch)
Canada - March 26 2015 We always recommend that our clients use employment agreements with termination clauses to define and limit their severance obligations. Often…
Are unpaid internships legal in Canada?
Canada - February 25 2014 In almost all cases, except where a person is genuinely a student, unpaid “internships” will be against the law. Unpaid interns often do the work of…
Supreme Court clarifies requirement of independence of expert witnesses
Canada - May 1 2015 It is well-established in Canadian law that expert witnesses have a special duty to the Court to provide fair, objective and non-partisan assistance…
Corporate directors jailed for health and safety violations after death of worker
Canada - January 23 2015 An Ontario court has ordered two corporate directors to serve 25 days in jail for failing to take reasonable care to ensure that their company, New…
