2015 Q1 StringerLLP HR Law Webinar, Segment 2: Retirement and Terminations

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

Summary judgment has increasingly become a process used to litigate wrongful dismissal actions. It can be attractive as it allows…

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

Jeremy Schwartz discusses how to avoid and address workplace sexual harassment.

How do you know when an employee has quit her job? It may seem like a simple question, but the…

During this edition of Stringer LLP’s complimentary Quarterly HR-Law Webinar series, broadcast on Monday, January 20, 2020, Ryan Conlin, Jeremy Schwartz and Erika Montisano discussed…

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Amanda Boyce In-house counsel is often the unsung hero of a legal saga, having guided their…

Frank discusses how to best ensure you may rely on disciplinary records to prove just cause

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: How the Integrated Accessibility Standards Will Affect You – Jessica Young

Employers be warned – engaging in high-handed, bullying behaviour when dismissing an employee may be a costly strategy. The Supreme…

The Ontario Superior Court recently struck down a termination clause in an employment agreement because of a seemingly minor ambiguity….

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

Employers have made their plans; they’ve hunkered down; and they’ve sheltered in place. As we traverse the long and winding…

By: Jeremy D. Schwartz, Ryan J. Conlin and Erika M. Montisano Most of Ontario’s public health units are now well…

A recent decision of the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Sabbah v. University of Ottawa, demonstrates how mistakes in presenting new employment contracts…