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

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

In another twist in the rapidly developing area of family status discrimination law, the Federal Court of Appeal recently released…

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision dealt a blow to employers’ ability to credit employee mitigation efforts and income…

Many employers find it necessary to assess new employees’ performance on the job before making a final determination about whether…

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

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

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

Most employers are likely familiar with the WSIB return to work process which often involves a WSIB employee attending at…

As work patterns change in the modern era, the line between independent contractor and employee can often become blurry.  A…

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

Employer Hit Hard for Discontinuing Disability Benefits Shortly After Termination – Landon Young

The Divisional Court recently upheld a trial decision finding that an employer did not defame a former employee when it…

In a recent blog, we discussed the trend toward the use of summary judgement motions to resolve wrongful dismissal actions. By…

In Dechene v. Dr. Khurrum Ashraf Dentistry, an employee who had been employed by a verbal agreement was provided with a…

Take It or Leave It: How NOT to Change Terms in an Employment Contract – Greg McGinnis and Jeremy Schwartz