The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that representative plaintiff Cindy Fulakwa can proceed with her class action against…

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

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

This is segment 2 of 5 from our Q3 webinar held on Thursday, October 10, “Recent Developments in Summary Judgement Motions”

A recent decision by the British Columbia Court of Appeal highlights the importance of carefully crafting written employment agreements whenever shares are…

Many employers include termination clauses in employment contracts to limit their liability when dismissing employees. When employers draft generous termination…

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

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

We recently issued an update on the new paid COVID sick leave provisions introduced by the Ontario Government.  The legislative amendments provide…

Would it be a constructive dismissal to refuse to pay an employee the third of a million dollars you owe…

Even as the world grapples with variants and what appears to be the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers…

Employers in Ontario must be cautious before implementing “temporary” layoffs.  Unless the employee and employer have a clear and valid…

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently denied entitlement to bonus payout to an employee who quit his job. The Court…

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

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