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Probation Period Employment Ontario: What Employers Get Wrong (and What the Law Actually Says)

Ontario employers often misread what a 3-month probation period actually permits. This guide unpacks the ESA floor, common law notice risk, and the good-faith assessment duty.

Hadri LawAug 13, 20265 min read

Fixed-Term vs. Indefinite Employment Contracts in Ontario: A Guide for Employers

Ontario employers often assume fixed-term contracts are lower risk. This guide explains the early-termination traps, key case law, and when an indefinite contract is the safer choice.

Hadri LawAug 11, 20265 min read

Selling a Business With Employees in Ontario: A Seller's Guide to Successor-Employer Risk

Selling a business with employees in Ontario triggers ESA successor employer rules. This guide explains what a seller owes staff and how to limit exposure in the deal.

Hadri LawAug 6, 20265 min read

How to Value a Small Business Before Buying (Ontario Buyer's Guide)

A buyer's guide to valuing a small business in Ontario before you make an offer: SDE and EBITDA multiples, asset and cash flow checks, add-backs, and legal due diligence.

Hadri LawAug 4, 20265 min read

Are Verbal Contracts Legally Binding in Ontario?

Verbal contracts can be legally binding in Ontario, but proving one in court is harder than proving a written deal. This guide explains when oral agreements hold up, and when they don't.

Hadri LawJul 30, 20265 min read

Drag Along Tag Along Ontario: Shareholder Agreement Clauses Explained

Drag-along, tag-along, ROFR, shotgun, and valuation are the clauses that determine what happens when Ontario shareholders sell, disagree, or part ways. This guide explains each with worked numbers.

Hadri LawJul 28, 20265 min read

Taking Customers With You When You Start a Business in Ontario

Can you take clients with you when you leave your job in Ontario? This guide explains what the law actually permits around non-solicitation, fiduciary duties, and client data when starting a competing business.

Hadri LawJul 21, 20265 min read

How to Put a Lien on a Business in Ontario

Putting a lien on a business in Ontario means choosing between four distinct legal tools, each with its own statute, deadlines, and registration steps. This guide explains which one fits your situation.

Hadri LawJul 16, 20265 min read

EI Exempt Shareholder 40% Rule: How It Works in Canada

Under the EI exempt shareholder 40% rule, owning more than 40% of voting shares means your salary is not insurable employment, so neither EI premiums nor EI benefits apply.

Hadri LawJul 14, 20265 min read

When Competitors Cross the Line: Intentional Interference with Contract in Ontario

When a third party deliberately causes someone to break a contract with you, Ontario law gives you a remedy. This guide explains intentional interference with contract, inducing breach, and the unlawful means tort.

Hadri LawJul 9, 20265 min read

Can Foreigners Buy Commercial Property in Canada?

Foreigners can buy commercial property in Canada. The foreign buyer ban covers only residential buildings with three or fewer units. This guide explains what rules apply, how to structure the purchase, and the tax obligations non-residents face.

Hadri LawJul 7, 20265 min read

No Smoking Clause in a Lease Agreement: Drafting and Enforcing a Smoke-Free Commercial Lease in Ontario

A no smoking clause in a lease agreement does more than the Smoke-Free Ontario Act already does. This Ontario guide covers what a smoke-free commercial clause should cover, tobacco versus cannabis, vaping, signage, indemnity, and how landlords enforce a breach.

Hadri LawJul 2, 20265 min read