Jeff Murray discusses social host liability for employers.

Most people have received (or sent) a “pocket-dial”, which is an unintentional cell phone call that is made by a…

By: Jeremy Schwartz Some organizations subscribe to the close your eyes and think good thoughts school of drafting, when it comes to…

A well-drafted contract protects not only the company but also its employees and senior personnel. In a recent decision, Richards v….

How do you know when an employee has quit her job? It may seem like a simple question, but the…

Anyone involved in the human resources side of management will be familiar with the concept of notice periods for terminated…

The law on addiction has evolved over the years in arbitral jurisprudence.  Earlier decisions treated illness as a mitigating factor…

The Court of Appeal recently confirmed that an employer defamed an ex-employee when the employer filed a false report with…

The claim was filed 28 years ago by female employees of Canada Post with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (the…

By: Ryan J. Conlin and Jeremy D. Schwartz Historically, workers’ compensation law placed a highly restrictive definition on traumatic mental…

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

By: Allison Taylor Employers should be dismayed by the result in the recent case before the Ontario Court of Appeal…

Employer Hit Hard for Discontinuing Disability Benefits Shortly After Termination – Landon Young

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

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