Employers Not Liable for Tort of Negligent Investigation – But… – Jeffrey Murray and Jeremy Schwartz

The Ontario Superior Court has ruled that an employee who continued to work for 15 months following a change in…

Perhaps now more than ever before, the lawyers at Stringer LLP have been deeply engaged, supporting clients who face significant,…

Don’t Forget to Consider “Consideration” – Jeremy Schwartz

Canadian employees are presumptively entitled to “reasonable notice” of termination.  Although this entitlement can be limited to some extent by…

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance of maintaining composure – and not venting frustrations upon employees….

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

In Dechene v. Dr. Khurrum Ashraf Dentistry, an employee who had been employed by a verbal agreement was provided with a…

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Justice sentenced the director of six Ontario companies, Steven Blondin, to 90…

Landon Young discusses a recent wrongful dismissal class action lawsuit and the potential impact on employment litigation

Employers will be disappointed to hear the results of a recent decision in which the Ontario Court of Appeal declared…

An office holiday party is a great time to unwind as a team and encourage a sense of community.  Unfortunately,…

Corporate restructuring is often accompanied by lawsuits by jilted employees claiming constructive dismissal.  In a recent case, the Ontario Court…

Stringer LLP and First Reference are proud to host the 16th Annual Ontario Employment Law Conference in Mississauga. We invite business owners and…

A well-drafted contract protects not only the company but also its employees and senior personnel. In a recent decision, Richards v….

An often-contentious issue in wrongful dismissal litigation is whether an employee is entitled to a bonus that accrues or would…