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2020Q1 Complimentary Quarterly HR-Law Webinar

2020Q1 Complimentary Quarterly HR-Law Webinar
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By Jeremy D. Schwartz Media 2020-01-20

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 the following HR-Law topics:

  • Does the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) bar lawsuits against employers for employment related stress?
  • Are bonuses and stock options included in the calculation of reasonable notice of termination?
  • Employers’ right to enforce agreed-upon hours of work.
  • When can an occupational health and safety charge be dismissed for delay?
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