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

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

Take It or Leave It: How NOT to Change Terms in an Employment Contract – Greg McGinnis and Jeremy Schwartz

Employers that decide to implement a profit sharing plan for employees should make sure that the terms of the plan…

The law on addiction has evolved over the years in arbitral jurisprudence.  Earlier decisions treated illness as a mitigating factor…

The Ontario Superior Court recently awarded an employee on leave due to disability, damages representing the salary he would have…

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

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: How the Integrated Accessibility Standards Will Affect You – Jessica Young

Disability management is a challenging issue for HR professionals. An employee with a disability may require an extended absence from…

As we roll into December, many employers will be hosting an office holiday party for their employees. While these events…

By: Jeremy D. Schwartz, Ryan J. Conlin and Erika M. Montisano Most of Ontario’s public health units are now well…

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

To be enforceable, non-competition agreements must, as a general rule, be reasonable and unambiguous in terms of their geographic scope,…

Premier Kathleen Wynne announced this morning that the Ontario government would introduce new legislation aimed at increasing pay transparency as…

By: Landon Young and Jessica Young   Non-unionized employees are entitled to “reasonable notice” of termination under the common law, or…