Frank Portman discusses a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision which greatly increased the scope of general and other damages…

Many employers find it necessary to assess new employees’ performance on the job before making a final determination about whether…

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

When is an owner also an “employee”?  The Supreme Court of Canada recently rendered a decision on the question of…

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

The Divisional Court recently upheld a trial decision finding that an employer did not defame a former employee when it…

When a company purchases another business, it is important to consider the legal implications respecting the status of employees. The…

Date: Dec 06, 2021 Vaccine mandates have been legally and politically controversial in Canada and around the world. We are…

Jeremy Schwartz discusses how to avoid and address workplace sexual harassment.

By: Jeremy Schwartz Some organizations subscribe to the close your eyes and think good thoughts school of drafting, when it comes to…

In Dechene v. Dr. Khurrum Ashraf Dentistry, an employee who had been employed by a verbal agreement was provided with a…

The Ontario Superior Court recently allowed an employee to proceed with claims against his former employer regarding long-term disability insurance,…

The claim was filed 28 years ago by female employees of Canada Post with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (the…

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

Amanda discusses the law on bonus eligibility during the reasonable notice period