The tragic deaths of four workers at a Toronto construction site on December 24, 2009 quickly became one of the…

The Alberta Court of Queen’s bench recently reviewed the arbitrator’s decision in SMS Equipment, a case on which we have written before (see…

This is segment 4 of 5 from our Q3 webinar held on Thursday, October 10, “Implications of the Ontario Court of Appeal…

The Ontario Court of Appeal, in Ontario (Labour) v. Flex-N-Gate Canada Company, has overturned a lower Court finding found that an employer…

Constructors, including many owners who directly hire and oversee contractors on their properties, must have strong and meaningful safety programs in…

In British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v. Figliola, a decision released in October 2011, the Supreme Court of Canada found that…

 Controlling Costs in Defending Human Rights Complaints – Joe Morrison

As readers of our Blog and recent update are aware, the blockbuster Supreme Court decision in British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v. Figliola,…

By: Ryan J. Conlin The Ontario Court of Appeal has sent a clear message that employers convicted of criminal negligence can expect…

Ryan Conlin discusses recent changes to the WSIB return to work

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…

Jessica Young discusses the new protected leaves of absence under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act

When is an owner also an “employee”?  The Supreme Court of Canada recently rendered a decision on the question of…

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

Bill 18 has expanded legal protections to co-op students and unpaid interns in a variety of ways. Foremost amongst these…