2014 Q2 StringerLLP HR Law Webinar, Segment 4: FCA Establishes New Family Status Test

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

Workplace investigations have been an increasingly important topic for HR Professionals in the past few years.  Employers have a duty…

By: Landon Young & Jeremy Schwartz A release of claims signed by an employee upon termination has been struck down…

Allison discusses the difference between a valid and invalid resignation

Since the Supreme Court decision in British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v. Figliola (“Figliola”), the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the…

The Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”) was recently amended to add “gender identity or gender expression” as a ground of discrimination….

Jeremy Schwartz discusses a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision that upheld a landmark retroactive loss of earnings award from…

Even as the world grapples with variants and what appears to be the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers…

Supreme Court Allows Employees to “Double-Up” on Pregnancy and Parental Benefits A regular point of contention between unions and employers…

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

Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

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

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

The Ontario Superior Court recently confirmed that for a court to award damages based on the manner in which an…

Hot on the heels of the announcement of the recent MOL enforcement blitz, a freshly filed statement of claim in…