A wrongful dismissal time warp – When is two years really six?

Published on December 24, 2019

Stringer LLP

Thankfully, the Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed that employees cannot await the conclusion of criminal proceedings to judge the strength of their wrongful dismissal claim before commencing a lawsuit against their former employers.

employment law

Looks like a Duck: ONCA Returns Telecommunications Construction to Provincial Jurisdiction

Published on December 13, 2019

Stringer LLP

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision serves to remind employers that the presumption of provincial jurisdiction over labour relations will only be displaced in the clearest of cases.

construction labour relations,  labour law,  labour relations

Immigration Issues in M&A Transactions

Published on November 01, 2019

Stringer LLP

When immigration issues in M & A transactions are flagged promptly, timely steps can usually be taken to avoid potentially serious consequences.

employment law,  immigration

Tribunal Awards Four Years’ Lost Wages to Job Applicant Who Lied About Immigration Status

Published on September 24, 2019

Amanda Boyce

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario recently awarded $101,363.16, representing four years’ lost salary, and $15,000.00 for injury to dignity, feelings and self-respect to a job applicant who was denied a position after lying about his ability to work legally in Canada on a permanent basis.  

employment law,  human rights,  immigration

Embracing the #MeToo Movement

Published on September 18, 2019

Stringer LLP

#MeToo has quickly caught wind as a widespread movement that sheds light on the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment, particularly in the workplace. As a result of the movement, society’s attitudes towards workplace sexual harassment have started to change; but, has this impacted how courts and tribunals approach sexual harassment cases?

employment law,  human rights,  occupational health and safety

Register Now for our Annual Conference

Published on September 11, 2019

Stringer LLP

Registration is now open for our 33rd Annual Employers' Conference.  Reserve your seat now.

employment law,  labour law

No “Passing the Torch”: Only Unions and Employers (Not Grievors) May Bring Judicial Review Applications

Published on August 13, 2019

Stringer LLP

The Divisional Court recently confirmed that employees unhappy with their union’s handling of a grievance or the result, will not be afforded the opportunity to attack an unfavorable arbitration decision by initiating judicial review proceedings.

labour law,  labour relations

Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Employee Benefits Fraud at Baycrest Hospital

Published on July 11, 2019

Stringer LLP

Ryan Conlin quoted in the National Post and speaks with CTV News and 610 CKTB Radio re Multi-million dollar employee benefits fraud allegedly involving 150 Baycrest Hospital employees.

employment law,  labour law

Frank Portman Appointed to Advocates' Society Labour and Employment Practice Group

Published on July 05, 2019

Stringer LLP

We are pleased to announce that Frank Portman has been appointed as a member-at-large to the Advocates' Society Labour and Employment Practice Group.

Save the Date!

Published on June 28, 2019

Stringer LLP

Mark your calendars on November 6, for our 33rd Annual Employers' Conference.

stringerllp announcements

Can a Corporate Director face a Personal Injury Suit for a Workplace Accident? Alberta Court of Appeal Says Yes!

Published on May 14, 2019

Stringer LLP

The fundamental principle of workers’ compensation across Canada is that workers who suffer an injury “in the course of employment” give up their right to sue their employer and others in tort, in exchange for access to the no fault workers’ compensation benefit system.  However, there are exceptions to this principle, which may expose uninsured workplace parties to significant liability, including directors, as a recent case from the Alberta Court of Appeal shows.

general litigation,  workers compensation

Think You Suffered Family Status Discrimination? First Things First – Were You Employed in Ontario or B.C.?

Published on April 16, 2019

Stringer LLP

The law governing family status discrimination under human rights legislation is unsettled and varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.  A new decision from the British Columbia Court of Appeal only deepens this divide, which it appears only the Supreme Court of Canada may bridge.

human rights

Does Human Rights Legislation Apply to Job Ads on Facebook?

Published on April 12, 2019

Amanda Boyce

Technological advancements frequently outpace the law’s ability to respond to the challenges they create. With the click of a button, employers can now reach hundreds or even thousands of potential job applicants by posting advertisements on online platforms. But research suggests that this convenience is facilitating certain recruitment practices that may be discriminatory.

employment law,  human rights,  labour law

Has BC Court opened the door to more court claims of harassment?

Published on April 09, 2019

Stringer LLP

A recent case from the British Columbia Court of Appeal suggests that courts may have broader jurisdiction over human rights claims than they have previously asserted.

class actions,  employment litigation,  human rights

Employer’s Just Cause Assertion Backfires, Results in $1,000,000 in Liability

Published on February 28, 2019

Stringer LLP

Ontario’s Court of Appeal recently upheld a trial decision in which an employer’s tactical pursuit of a just cause defence and counterclaim backfired catastrophically and resulted in a cumulative award of over $1 Million.

employment litigation,  wrongful dismissal litigation