In a decision that will likely come as welcome news to employers across the province, the Ontario government has announced…

In the second quarter of 2014, the Ministry of Labour conducted an enforcement “blitz,” targeting companies in several sectors with intern…

Jeff Murray discusses social host liability for employers.

Hot on the heels of the announcement of the recent MOL enforcement blitz, a freshly filed statement of claim in…

Many employers prepare written employment agreements that limit employee entitlements on termination of employment. In the absence of an enforceable…

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

In a case that can only be described as a cautionary tale, an employer was ordered to pay 5 months…

By Ryan J. Conlin and Jeremy D. Schwartz The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has announced that eligible Schedule 1…

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

By: Ryan Conlin    The law of due diligence under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, (the “OHSA”) is constantly evolving. …

Frank Portman of Stringer LLP discusses the perils of using interns

An Ontario Court has released a significant appeal decision which is the latest a line of cases to challenge the traditional view that it is…

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

There has been a great deal of discussion and litigation across the country about the extent to which OH&S legislation…

A recent case from the Ontario Court of Justice suggests that workplace policies can be a significant component in determining…