In a recent blog, we discussed the trend toward the use of summary judgement motions to resolve wrongful dismissal actions. By…

It is common practice for employers to offer departing employees, who are being terminated without cause, a separation package in…

Ryan Conlin and Jeremy Schwartz discuss a landmark WSIAT decision which held sections of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act…

By Jeremy Schwartz The Ontario Superior Court has ruled that an employer that implemented a layoff during the pandemic, which was “deemed”…

The Ontario Superior Court recently awarded four months of pay in lieu of reasonable notice to an employee with less…

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

An office holiday party is a great time to unwind as a team and encourage a sense of community.  Unfortunately,…

Employers who only provide the minimum amounts required by employment standards legislation after termination are gambling. Sometimes this approach can…

Technological advancements frequently outpace the law’s ability to respond to the challenges they create. With the click of a button,…

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

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

Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

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

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

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