Jeremy Schwartz compares the results of two termination grievances arising out of racist and misogynistic tweets.
and Compliance AuditsEmployment LawLabour RelationsPolicy DevelopmentProtecting Confidential Business InformationReviewWorkplace PrivacyWrongful Dismissal
Jeremy D. Schwartz / About Author
Related Posts
Register Now for our 27th Annual Employers’ Conference, Labour & Employment Law Update 2013
Don’t Miss our 27th Annual Employers’ Conference: Labour & Employment Law Update 2013. Space is limited. Register Early! Topics Include:…
20 Aug 2013
2014 Q4 StringerLLP HR Law Webinar, Segment 5: SCC Caselaw Update
Frank Portman explains two recent, landmark decisions from the Supreme Court of Canada, which may significantly restrain governments from crafting…
21 Jan 2015
Minor Change to the OLRB’s Rules of Procedure could have a Major Impact
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (“OLRB”) recently announced that, effective April 1, 2012 its Rules of Procedure will be amended to permit complaints alleging…
14 Mar 2012
2014 Q3 StringerLLP HR Law Webinar, Segment 4: AODA Enforcement Update
Jessica Young discusses recent enforcement activities under the new Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
14 Oct 2014
What mental capacity is required to sign a release?
In a past Stringer Update, Releases Protect Employers from Human Rights Complaints, we emphasized the importance of having terminated employees sign…
11 Oct 2012
2013 Q4 StringerLLP HR Law Webinar, Segment 1: Bill 146
Ryan Conlin and Jeremy Schwartz discuss Bill 146 and the potential impact on employers.
21 Jan 2014
2015 Q2 StringerLLP HR Law Webinar, Segment 4: Enforceability of ESA Termination Provisions
Landon Young discusses recent case law on the enforceability of ESA termination provisions.
22 Jul 2015
Jumping to Conclusions Proves Costly for Employer
A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court is a reminder to employers that dismissal for just cause must be…
08 Jan 2016
Divisional Court Quashes WSIAT Stress Decision and Allows Constructive Dismissal Case to Proceed
By: Ryan J. Conlin and Jeremy D. Schwartz Historically, workers’ compensation law placed a highly restrictive definition on traumatic mental…
17 Sep 2021
Allison Taylor to present OBA webinar: Pregnant Employees: The Risks of Reproduction
Allison Taylor will present this insightful webinar for the Ontario Bar Association on March 12. She will discuss related issues including leaves…
20 Feb 2015
Court of Appeal Rules on Employers’ Obligations to Protect Employees from Harassment and Violence when they are Away from the Workplace
In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a lower court’s ruling that a citizen’s harassing behaviour toward…
19 Sep 2017
Reduce, Reconsider, Restore: Court of Appeal Strikes Down Reduction of Notice Period Due to Economic Circumstances of Employer
Notwithstanding the best wishes of employers, there are times when employees have to be let go for purely financial reasons. …
15 Dec 2015
Registration now Open for our 26th Annual Employers’ Conference
Don’t Miss our 26th Annual Employers’ Conference, Labour & Employment Law Update 2012. Register Early! Topics Include: A Terminated Employee’s…
05 Sep 2012
2015 Q1 StringerLLP HR Law Webinar, Segment 1: Constitutional Right to Strike
Frank Portman discusses the implications of the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision that the right to strike is protected…
21 Apr 2015
Make Sure Pre-Employment Screening is Complete Before they Start
A recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”), Hussey v. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough Incorporated (“BBBS”), is…
29 Jan 2013