Corporate restructuring is often accompanied by lawsuits by jilted employees claiming constructive dismissal.  In a recent case, the Ontario Court…

Jeff Murray discusses a recent landmark contract decision from the Supreme Court of Canada

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

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

An often-contentious issue in wrongful dismissal litigation is whether an employee is entitled to a bonus that accrues or would…

A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court is a reminder to employers that dismissal for just cause must be…

As work patterns change in the modern era, the line between independent contractor and employee can often become blurry.  A…

A recent decision of the Divisional Court raises the issue of when an individual can be found personally liable in…

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

The Ontario Superior Court recently confirmed that for a court to award damages based on the manner in which an…

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

Continuing to Work Following Changes to Employment Not Considered Acceptance of Changes – Joe Morrison

Jurisdiction over employment in First Nations and aboriginal employers can be a complicated issue.  Until recently, different courts seemed to…

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

Navigating the intricate legal environment of a merger, acquisition, takeover or other corporate restructuring can be difficult enough without the…