201701 Quarterly HR Law Webinar 04: Handling Employee Resignations

Compliance with the new Employment Standard under AODA – Jessica Young

At times, employers despair at the perceived narrowing of the requirements of just cause for termination. With many adjudicators focused on…

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a lower court’s ruling that a citizen’s harassing behaviour toward…

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

The Ontario Superior Court recently recognized a new tort that would allow employees to sue their employers for harassment in…

In a past Stringer Update, Releases Protect Employers from Human Rights Complaints, we emphasized the importance of having terminated employees sign…

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

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

The government of Quebec has recently introduced new incentives for businesses to promote work-life balance, through its “work-family balance certification”…

Anyone involved in the human resources side of management will be familiar with the concept of notice periods for terminated…

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

The Canadian law on workplace violence and harassment continues to develop, particularly in relation to the duty to investigate. Employers…

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently overruled a decision regarding a termination clause, finding that the provision clearly and unambiguously…

When must a dismissed employee accept an offer of alternate employment with their employer? In some circumstances, employees will be…

Jessica Young explains the inherent risks associated with “encouraging” employees to retire.