By: Landon Young and Jessica Young Does a terminated employee have a duty to accept an offer of re-employment after termination? This issue…

Probationary periods are often essential tools for both employers and employees to determine the viability of a new employment relationship….

“A Lawyer’s Perspective on Pot in the Workplace” – Ryan Conlin speaks to CBC Radio on Here and Now Toronto 

The legalization of marijuana for recreational use will have a profound impact on workplaces across the country.  This Webinar examines…

It is a good practice for employers to have employees sign a full and final release when their employment is…

The government of Quebec has recently introduced new incentives for businesses to promote work-life balance, through its “work-family balance certification”…

Jessica Young discusses recent enforcement activities under the new Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Since the early 1980s, plaintiffs have been precluded from bringing court actions solely predicated on suffering discrimination or harassment under…

Rehiring Former Employees: Avoiding the Risk of “Continuous Employment” – Allison Taylor

By: Ryan Conlin & Frank Portman A recent case from Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal is a stark reminder of how…

Stringer LLP and First Reference are proud to host the 16th Annual Ontario Employment Law Conference in Mississauga. We invite business owners and…

Contracts of all kinds often fall apart over relatively minor details, despite the parties’ agreement on the majority of issues. …

Canadian employees are presumptively entitled to “reasonable notice” of termination.  Although this entitlement can be limited to some extent by…

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

A well-drafted contract protects not only the company but also its employees and senior personnel. In a recent decision, Richards v….