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

The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada has made several announcements over the past couple weeks regarding proposed changes to…

Jeff Murray discusses a recent Alberta Court of Queens Bench decision that overturned an arbitration panel’s finding that Suncor’s random…

Don’t Miss our 27th Annual Employers’ Conference: Labour & Employment Law Update 2013. Space is limited.  Register Early! Topics Include:…

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance of maintaining composure – and not venting frustrations upon employees….

Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

Just cause is a difficult standard for employers to meet. In most cases, employees who are terminated from employment will…

By: Landon Young & Jeremy Schwartz A release of claims signed by an employee upon termination has been struck down…

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

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) recently held that it is not discriminatory for employers to treat disabled…

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

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

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

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

You are an employer that has just received a harassment complaint from an employee. The complaint is against a valued…