Termination Clauses: No Magic Words
September 1, 2026 By Jacob Thompson The Ontario Court of Appeal in a recent landmark decision, Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc., has provided fresh guidance about when termination clauses in employment agreements will be enforceable. The new bottom line is that there are no “magic words” necessary to make the clause enforceable. Also, there are no “magic words” which make it void and unenforceable. […]