Management Lawyers

What does “Disability” Actually Mean for Accommodation Purposes?

Published on May 22, 2013

Stringer LLP Admin

A recent decision sheds light on when someone is "disabled" giving rise to the obligation to accommodate.

human rights

Court of Appeal Case Shows Risks of Gaps in WSIB Coverage of Executives

Published on May 17, 2013

Stringer LLP Admin

One recent case provides an example of the potentially devastating financial consequences to a business which opted out of WSIB coverage for executives and wrongly assumed its general liability insurer would cover them.

workers' compensation

Specific Termination Provision Upheld After Sale of Business

Published on May 08, 2013

Stringer LLP Admin

A recent Ontario court decision highlights the value of written employment contracts.

employment law,  employment standards,  wrongful dismissal litigation

Discipline Warranted for Work Refusal Complaint Not Made in Good Faith

Published on April 30, 2013

Stringer LLP Admin

An arbitrator recently determined that a suspension, but not a termination, was the appropriate level of discipline for an employee who initiated an OHS work refusal in bad faith.

occupational health and safety

Dealing effectively with OHS inspectors

Published on April 24, 2013

Stringer LLP Admin

The saga of the OHS prosecution of JR Contracting and other related defendants provides a glimpse into how not to deal with Ministry of Labour Inspectors.

occupational health and safety

AODA compliance: Benefits of Being Ahead of the Game

Published on April 10, 2013

Stringer LLP Admin

Meet your past and upcoming AODA compliance deadlines.

aoda

Responding to human rights harassment complaints: Guidelines from the HRTO

Published on March 28, 2013

Stringer LLP Admin

By comparing and contrasting the approach taken by two different employers in cases adjudicated before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, we can derive best practices when responding to harassment complaints.

human rights

How NOT to Draft an Enforceable Non-Competition Agreement

Published on March 20, 2013

Stringer LLP Admin

In our most recent Update, read more about our recipe for ensuring your non-competition agreements are UN-enforceable.

employment law,  restrictive covenants

So Your AODA Customer Service Standard Report is Past Due?

Published on March 15, 2013

Stringer LLP Admin

Many organizations received a notice in early December reminding them to file their Accessibility Report, required under the AODA, Customer Service Standard.  Fail to report and you may face fines and compliance orders. Report failure and you may face fines and compliance orders.

aoda

Announcing our Complimentary Quarterly Roundup Webinar

Published on March 14, 2013

Stringer LLP Admin

We are pleased to announce the first of what will be a series of complimentary webinars providing a summary of HR law developments from the past quarter.

stringer llp announcements

New Developments in Immigration Law for Skilled Trades

Published on March 08, 2013

Stringer LLP Admin

Employers should quickly take advantage of recent developments in the Federal Skilled Trades Program. A limited number of applications will be accepted each year.

immigration

New Employment Contract Term Triggers Constructive Dismissal

Published on March 06, 2013

Stringer LLP Admin

A recent decision of the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Sabbah v. University of Ottawa, demonstrates how mistakes in presenting new employment contracts to current employees can inadvertently trigger a constructive dismissal.

constructive dismissal,  employment law

Registration Now Open - Managing the Employment Lifecycle Webinar Series

Published on March 04, 2013

Stringer LLP Admin

Registration is now open for this practical, five-part webinar series.

stringer llp announcements

Where WSIB Benefits Denied Civil Claim May Proceed

Published on February 28, 2013

Stringer LLP Admin

Ontario's Superior Court of Justice has refused a motion to summarily dismiss an action as barred by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.

workers' compensation

Alberta Human Rights Tribunal Awards Five Years of Back Pay and Reinstatement

Published on February 21, 2013

Stringer LLP Admin

In a decision that will surely draw attention across the country, the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal has awarded an employee 5 years of back pay, $15,000 in general damages and reinstatement as result of a finding of age discrimination.

human rights