Jeremy Schwartz discusses the disturbing trend of employees forum shopping in human rights matters, and a recent HRTO decision which…

In Klonteig v West Kelowna (District), the British Columbia Superior Court found that an employer that terminated a firefighter for driving…

Increasingly, the courts are striking down termination provisions in employment contracts resulting in lengthy common law notice awards to employees. …

Amanda Boyce discusses accommodation obligations for non-Christian observers.

Perhaps now more than ever before, the lawyers at Stringer LLP have been deeply engaged, supporting clients who face significant,…

Jeff Murray discusses social host liability for employers.

Ryan Conlin summarizes and comments upon the significant amendments Bill 18 has effected to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, Workplace Safety…

Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, passed its third and final reading today. With Liberal and NDP MPPs…

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Justice sentenced the director of six Ontario companies, Steven Blondin, to 90…

Many employers include termination clauses in employment contracts to limit their liability when dismissing employees. When employers draft generous termination…

Compliance with the new Employment Standard under AODA – Jessica Young

Employer Hit Hard for Discontinuing Disability Benefits Shortly After Termination – Landon Young

Jessica Young explains the inherent risks associated with “encouraging” employees to retire.

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

We recently issued an update on the new paid COVID sick leave provisions introduced by the Ontario Government.  The legislative amendments provide…