2013 Q3 StringerLLP HR Law Webinar, Segment 1: AODA Update

When a company purchases another business, it is important to consider the legal implications respecting the status of employees. The…

Employers are often unsure whether they have the right to ask for doctor’s notes (i.e. medical evidence) to justify employee…

One of the more deceptively complex questions in some cases can be: Who is the employer? Many businesses and organizations…

Contracts of all kinds often fall apart over relatively minor details, despite the parties’ agreement on the majority of issues. …

While employee theft is frequently grounds for termination, shades of grey do appear in the case law. In a recent…

Many employers include termination clauses in employment contracts to limit their liability when dismissing employees. When employers draft generous termination…

Allison Taylor discusses recent decisions from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario suggesting a disturbing trend in that tribunal permitting…

Landon Young discusses recent case law on the enforceability of ESA termination provisions.

By: Landon Young and Jessica Young Employee addiction is a challenging topic for HR professionals. Under Canadian human rights legislation, drug…

Disability management is a challenging issue for HR professionals. An employee with a disability may require an extended absence from…

Jeremy Schwartz and Jessica Young recently published an article on forum shopping by disabled employees in the Lawyers Weekly: Labour & Employment…

An Ontario Court has signaled that it is prepared to adjudicate wrongful dismissal cases very quickly where the employer has not asserted…

A business’ obligations to its workers will depend on whether the workers are employees or independent contractors. However, a recent…

This is segment 5 of 5 from our Q3 webinar held on Thursday, October 10, “Risks Associated with Reducing Post-Retirement Benefits”

Landon Young discusses how to avoid the fixed term contract trap.