2014 Q1 StringerLLP HR Law Webinar, Segment 4: Employment Class Action Update

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

Amanda discusses the law on bonus eligibility during the reasonable notice period

In 2020, employers were faced with unprecedented legal challenges brought on by the pandemic. Meanwhile, the courts and tribunals issued…

Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

The calendar has now changed over to 2015, and with the New Year comes an interesting legal situation for certain…

When is a single, serious instance of misconduct just cause for termination, particularly for a long-service employee? In Fernandes v. Peel…

Frank Portman of Stringer LLP discusses the perils of using interns

We’ve had a year to digest significant changes to labour and employment legislation, and the courts and tribunals continue to…

Increasingly, the courts are striking down termination provisions in employment contracts resulting in lengthy common law notice awards to employees. …

The Court of Appeal recently confirmed that an employer defamed an ex-employee when the employer filed a false report with…

Jeremy Schwartz discusses recent punitive damages awards in Ontario

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

By: Jeremy Schwartz Some organizations subscribe to the close your eyes and think good thoughts school of drafting, when it comes to…

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

An office holiday party is a great time to unwind as a team and encourage a sense of community.  Unfortunately,…