Lay-off provision ≠ termination provision, rules Ontario court

By David Cassin and Adam Walji ( July 31, 2025, 11:10 AM EDT) -- In Taylor v. Salytics Inc., 2025 ONSC 3461 (Taylor), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice underscored that a temporary layoff provision in an employment agreement is distinct from a termination provision. The court emphasized a substance-over-form approach, holding that the enforceability of a layoff provision is independent from, and is not affected by, the validity of the agreement’s termination language....