2013 Q4 StringerLLP HR Law Webinar, Segment 4: Punitive Damages

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

The AODA Employment Standard deadlines are not as far away as they may seem. The Employment Standard is one of…

Navigating the intricate legal environment of a merger, acquisition, takeover or other corporate restructuring can be difficult enough without the…

Jeff Murray discusses social host liability for employers.

By: Frank Portman   Since 2008, Courts have wrestled with wrongful dismissal claims in which employees make claims of entitlements…

Landon Young discusses a recent wrongful dismissal class action lawsuit and the potential impact on employment litigation

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

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

Frank Portman discusses a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision which greatly increased the scope of general and other damages…

Allison discusses the difference between a valid and invalid resignation

In Klonteig v West Kelowna (District), the British Columbia Superior Court found that an employer that terminated a firefighter for driving…

Most people have received (or sent) a “pocket-dial”, which is an unintentional cell phone call that is made by a…

At times, employers despair at the perceived narrowing of the requirements of just cause for termination. With many adjudicators focused on…

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

Employers in Ontario must be cautious before implementing “temporary” layoffs.  Unless the employee and employer have a clear and valid…