Jeremy Schwartz compares the results of two termination grievances arising out of racist and misogynistic tweets.

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently overruled a decision regarding a termination clause, finding that the provision clearly and unambiguously…

Employers are often faced with the galling choice between asserting just cause for termination, and paying potentially large sums of…

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

Most people have received (or sent) a “pocket-dial”, which is an unintentional cell phone call that is made by a…

As we roll into December, many employers will be hosting an office holiday party for their employees. While these events…

By Landon Young Do employers have a general duty to act honestly and in good faith when dealing with their…

Anyone involved in the human resources side of management will be familiar with the concept of notice periods for terminated…

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

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

As work patterns change in the modern era, the line between independent contractor and employee can often become blurry.  A…

Date: November 27, 2023 As employers weather the storm of post-pandemic economic sluggishness, rising interest rates and an emboldened workforce,…

Employers, ever-weary of the next judicial pronouncement on the enforceability of specific termination clauses in employment contracts, may mark a…

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a lower court’s ruling that a citizen’s harassing behaviour toward…

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