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Confidentiality Clauses Face Scrutiny Amid LSO Pay Scandal

9/20/2025

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A lawyer highlighted that confidentiality clauses in end-of-employment agreements may incur penalties if violated.
He opposed a motion for the LSO to detail expenses linked to a pay scandal.
Former LSO executive Miles has departed the organization.
The pay controversy emerged in February when it was disclosed that a former Ontario judge was hired to probe Miles' substantial salary increase.
Miles' salary escalated from just under $600,000 to nearly $1 million, with Convocation unaware for several months. Bhatia succeeded Miles in March.

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Story summary

A lawyer highlighted that confidentiality clauses in end-of-employment agreements may incur penalties if violated.
He opposed a motion for the LSO to detail expenses linked to a pay scandal.
Former LSO executive Miles has departed the organization.
The pay controversy emerged in February when it was disclosed that a former Ontario judge was hired to probe Miles' substantial salary increase.
Miles' salary escalated from just under $600,000 to nearly $1 million, with Convocation unaware for several months. Bhatia succeeded Miles in March.