When no work is available in a particular field, dismissed employees may undertake reasonable mitigation efforts by pursuing re-training to…

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

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

We’ve had a year to digest significant changes to labour and employment legislation, and the courts and tribunals continue to…

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

Employers often avoid making significant, compliance-oriented changes for fear that employees will discover their rights have been violated for years…

Frank discusses how to best ensure you may rely on disciplinary records to prove just cause

By: Amanda D. Boyce and Erika M. Montisano  A recent and troubling decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice…

Our first quarterly, HR-Law Webinar was a great success, with over 150 registrants.  Thank you to those who joined us…

The Canadian law on workplace violence and harassment continues to develop, particularly in relation to the duty to investigate. Employers…

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

An office holiday party is a great time to unwind as a team and encourage a sense of community.  Unfortunately,…

Employers in Ontario must be cautious before implementing “temporary” layoffs.  Unless the employee and employer have a clear and valid…

Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: What Employers Need to Know Now – Jessica Young