Responding to Human Rights Harassment Complaints: Guidelines from the HRTO – Jeremy Schwartz

Anyone involved in the human resources side of management will be familiar with the concept of notice periods for terminated…

#MeToo has quickly caught wind as a widespread movement that sheds light on the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment,…

Employers be warned – engaging in high-handed, bullying behaviour when dismissing an employee may be a costly strategy. The Supreme…

The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada has made several announcements over the past couple weeks regarding proposed changes to…

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a lower court’s ruling that a citizen’s harassing behaviour toward…

By: Allison Taylor Employers should be dismayed by the result in the recent case before the Ontario Court of Appeal…

Our first quarterly, HR-Law Webinar was a great success, with over 150 registrants.  Thank you to those who joined us…

Probationary periods are often essential tools for both employers and employees to determine the viability of a new employment relationship….

By: Landon Young and Jessica Young   Non-unionized employees are entitled to “reasonable notice” of termination under the common law, or…

Jeremy Schwartz discusses recent punitive damages awards in Ontario

Ryan Conlin quoted in the National Post and speaks with CTV News and 610 CKTB Radio re Multi-million dollar employee benefits fraud allegedly involving 150 Baycrest…

Summary judgment has increasingly become a process used to litigate wrongful dismissal actions. It can be attractive as it allows…

As we roll into December, many employers will be hosting an office holiday party for their employees. While these events…

Compliance with the new Employment Standard under AODA – Jessica Young

An often-contentious issue in wrongful dismissal litigation is whether an employee is entitled to a bonus that accrues or would…