Allison discusses the difference between a valid and invalid resignation

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

When must a dismissed employee accept an offer of alternate employment with their employer? In some circumstances, employees will be…

Compliance with the new Employment Standard under AODA – Jessica Young

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

Summary judgment has increasingly become a process used to litigate wrongful dismissal actions. It can be attractive as it allows…

On September 4, 2020, Ryan and Jeremy discussed the legal tightrope in terms of employee attendance management, that employers must…

As technology becomes more ubiquitous in the workplace, the importance of having proper policies and discipline to govern the use…

In 2020, employers were faced with unprecedented legal challenges brought on by the pandemic. Meanwhile, the courts and tribunals issued…

Stringer LLP and First Reference are proud to host the 16th Annual Ontario Employment Law Conference in Mississauga. We invite business owners and…

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently ruled in Bowes v. Goss Power Products Ltd., that a fairly standard termination provision…

Amanda discusses the law on bonus eligibility during the reasonable notice period

By Jeremy Schwartz and Haadi Malik In 2020, the Federal Government introduced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”), which was…

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

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Justice sentenced the director of six Ontario companies, Steven Blondin, to 90…