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

Employers Not Liable for Tort of Negligent Investigation – But… – Jeffrey Murray and Jeremy Schwartz

A recent decision by the British Columbia Court of Appeal highlights the importance of carefully crafting written employment agreements whenever shares are…

The Ontario government introduced Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018 on December 6, 2018. Bill 66 passed First Reading, and is…

When must a dismissed employee accept an offer of alternate employment with their employer? In some circumstances, employees will be…

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

When is a single, serious instance of misconduct just cause for termination, particularly for a long-service employee? In Fernandes v. Peel…

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

Employers will be disappointed to hear the results of a recent decision in which the Ontario Court of Appeal declared…

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

Don’t Forget to Consider “Consideration” – Jeremy Schwartz

Hot on the heels of the announcement of the recent MOL enforcement blitz, a freshly filed statement of claim in…

Allison discusses the difference between a valid and invalid resignation

COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruption in the economies all over the world. Employers who have had to lay off or…

Responding to Human Rights Harassment Complaints: Guidelines from the HRTO – Jeremy Schwartz