Technological advancements frequently outpace the law’s ability to respond to the challenges they create. With the click of a button,…

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

In a past Stringer Update, Releases Protect Employers from Human Rights Complaints, we emphasized the importance of having terminated employees sign…

Date: Mar 04. 2022 The Omicron wave appears to be receding and there is cautious optimism that the worst of…

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

One of the more deceptively complex questions in some cases can be: Who is the employer? Many businesses and organizations…

By: Ryan J. Conlin and Jeremy D. Schwartz Historically, workers’ compensation law placed a highly restrictive definition on traumatic mental…

By: Landon Young and Jessica Young “Change or die” has become a truism in business today.  Employers must be able…

An Ontario Court has signaled that it is prepared to adjudicate wrongful dismissal cases very quickly where the employer has not asserted…

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

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: How the Integrated Accessibility Standards Will Affect You – Jessica Young

A business’ obligations to its workers will depend on whether the workers are employees or independent contractors. However, a recent…

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) recently awarded $101,363.16, representing four years’ lost salary, and $15,000.00 for injury to dignity,…

The Ontario Superior Court recently struck down a termination clause in an employment agreement because of a seemingly minor ambiguity….

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