Don’t Forget to Consider “Consideration” – Jeremy Schwartz

The Canadian law on workplace violence and harassment continues to develop, particularly in relation to the duty to investigate. Employers…

Don’t miss our comprehensive, half-day training seminar at the Sheraton Toronto Airport on Thursday, September 22.

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

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

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

Employers have made their plans; they’ve hunkered down; and they’ve sheltered in place. As we traverse the long and winding…

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

Over a period of five months, Crown Metal Packaging Canada LP provided Mr. Di Tomaso with five notices of termination, containing four…

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

Taking the Panic out of Pandemic Planning – Ryan Conacher

This is segment 3 of 5 from our Q3 webinar held on Thursday, October 10, “Breach of Confidentiality Clauses in Settlements”

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

Responding to Human Rights Harassment Complaints: Guidelines from the HRTO – Jeremy Schwartz

Bill 30, An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 in respect of family caregiver leave, went through its second…