As we have noted in previous updates, the size of general damages awarded by human rights tribunals has trended sharply…
Human Rights
Allison Taylor explains the unfavourable result of a recent judicial review decision in Alberta concerning family status discrimination.
Jessica Young explains the inherent risks associated with “encouraging” employees to retire.
The Alberta Court of Queen’s bench recently reviewed the arbitrator’s decision in SMS Equipment, a case on which we have written before (see…
Stringer LLP and First Reference are proud to host the 16th Annual Ontario Employment Law Conference in Mississauga. We invite business owners and…
Allison Taylor will present this insightful webinar for the Ontario Bar Association on March 12. She will discuss related issues including leaves…
By: Jeremy Schwartz and Frank Portman We have written before on the decision of the Federal Court of Appeal in Johnstone…
Jeremy Schwartz discusses the disturbing trend of employees forum shopping in human rights matters, and a recent HRTO decision which…
When employees allege harassment in human rights complaints, they often refer to the creation of a “poisoned work environment.” A…
Supreme Court Allows Employees to “Double-Up” on Pregnancy and Parental Benefits A regular point of contention between unions and employers…