Ryan Conlin and Frank Portman discuss the disturbing trend of increasingly large general damages awards in human rights litigation.

The Divisional Court recently upheld a trial decision finding that an employer did not defame a former employee when it…

Premier Kathleen Wynne announced this morning that the Ontario government would introduce new legislation aimed at increasing pay transparency as…

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

By: Amanda D. Boyce and Erika M. Montisano  A recent and troubling decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice…

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

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

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

During this edition of Stringer LLP’s complimentary Quarterly HR-Law Webinar series, broadcast on Monday, January 20, 2020, Ryan Conlin, Jeremy Schwartz and Erika Montisano discussed…

By: Landon Young and Jessica Young Does a terminated employee have a duty to accept an offer of re-employment after termination? This issue…

Probationary periods are often essential tools for both employers and employees to determine the viability of a new employment relationship….

When a company purchases another business, it is important to consider the legal implications respecting the status of employees. The…

We’ve had a year to digest significant changes to labour and employment legislation, and the courts and tribunals continue to…

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