2014 Q1 StringerLLP HR Law Webinar, Segment 4: Employment Class Action Update

Frank Portman of Stringer LLP discusses the perils of using interns

In a recent blog, we discussed the trend toward the use of summary judgement motions to resolve wrongful dismissal actions. By…

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that representative plaintiff Cindy Fulakwa can proceed with her class action against…

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The Divisional Court recently upheld a trial decision finding that an employer did not defame a former employee when it…

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

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

A recent WSIAT decision considered the question of the impact of payments received by a worker receiving loss of earnings benefits upon…

While employee theft is frequently grounds for termination, shades of grey do appear in the case law. In a recent…

In April of 2009, a little known law called the Apology Act (the “Act”) entered into force.  A very short act, it primarily…

Employers often avoid making significant, compliance-oriented changes for fear that employees will discover their rights have been violated for years…

Jurisdiction over employment in First Nations and aboriginal employers can be a complicated issue.  Until recently, different courts seemed to…

The Ontario government just passed a law to provide protection for servers and other employees who commonly receive tips. Under Bill 12, Protecting…

By: Frank Portman   Since 2008, Courts have wrestled with wrongful dismissal claims in which employees make claims of entitlements…

Summary judgment has increasingly become a process used to litigate wrongful dismissal actions. It can be attractive as it allows…