2014 Q3 StringerLLP HR Law Webinar, Segment 2: Landmark Employment Contract Decision

The Ontario Superior Court recently allowed an employee to proceed with claims against his former employer regarding long-term disability insurance,…

Rehiring Former Employees: Avoiding the Risk of “Continuous Employment” – Allison Taylor

A recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”), Hussey v. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough Incorporated (“BBBS”), is…

It is becoming increasingly difficult for employers to understand what language is required in order for a termination clause to…

Confidentiality clauses are routinely inserted into settlement agreements when employers resolve legal disputes with workers.  We are often asked by…

Frank Portman discusses a recent case in which the Ontario Court of Appeal reversed a trial decision and substituted a…

Jeff Murray discusses the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision concerning the closure of a Wal-Mart store after it unionized.

By: Landon Young There have been a number of cases in recent years considering whether dismissed employees are entitled to awards…

Allison discusses the difference between a valid and invalid resignation

In a recent decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal strongly affirmed employers’ right to terminate employees without cause, and without…

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

Responding to a request from Toronto’s City Council, Ontario has passed Bill 150 which bans strikes and lockouts by TTC…

Compliance with the new Employment Standard under AODA – Jessica Young

We blogged recently that there was ambiguity in the new amendments to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), which require employers to…

Continuing to Work Following Changes to Employment Not Considered Acceptance of Changes – Joe Morrison