By: Jeremy Schwartz Employers often remark, with varying degrees of intention, that they would rather close up shop than manage…

For years the term “Right to Work” state has been synonymous with jurisdictions in the American South, where unions have…

In a decision that will come as little surprise to many labour practitioners, on both sides on the union-management spectrum,…

Jeff Murray discusses the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision concerning the closure of a Wal-Mart store after it unionized.

Ryan Conlin of Stringer LLP discusses recent jurisprudence concerning random drug and alcohol testing in Canada (post-Irving).

Ryan Conlin and Jeremy Schwartz discuss Bill 146 and the potential impact on employers.

Responding to a request from Toronto’s City Council, Ontario has passed Bill 150 which bans strikes and lockouts by TTC…

Confidentiality clauses are routinely inserted into settlement agreements when employers resolve legal disputes with workers.  We are often asked by…

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

Jeff Murray discussed recent labour arbitration decisions pertaining to employee vices.

Ryan Conlin and Jeremy Schwartz discuss Bill 146 and the potential impact on employers.

Frank Portman discusses the implications of the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision that the right to strike is protected…

Grievance arbitration is intended to be an efficient and cost-effective means to resolve workplace disputes without resort to costly litigation…

In a recent decision, Association of Justice Counsel v. Canada (Attorney General), the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the constitutionality of…

Although the final report from The Changing Workplaces Review is not expected until later this year, the Ontario New Democratic Party (“NDP”)…