SpringLawToronto, ON · October 21, 2026Follow

“At Any Time” Gets Its Time: Is There Any Certainty for Ontario Employers After Baker?

Ontario employers finally have more guidance on employment termination clauses. In Baker v Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc.; Li v Wayfair Canada ULC, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld clauses using “at any time” and “for any reason.” But Baker doesn’t give every employment contract a free pass. We unpack what the decision means for employers reviewing termination language today.

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