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Anti-Climactic Appellate Ruling Declines to Interpret IDEL
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Published on May 19, 2022 | ![]() |
Jeremy Schwartz |
The Ontario Court of Appeal has returned to the courts below the question of whether an (alleged) infectious disease emergency leave pursuant to Ontario's Employment Standards Act, may nevertheless trigger a constructive dismissal under the common law.
covid, employment standards, wrongful dismissal
WSIB Announces New Rebate Program for Employers
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Published on October 07, 2021 | ![]() |
Stringer LLP |
The Ontario government has announced that it intends to introduce legislation that, if passed, would permit a portion of the WSIB's surplus to be distributed amongst “safe” employers.
Ontario Paid COVID Sick Leave – Latest Update
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Published on May 11, 2021 | ![]() |
Jeremy Schwartz |
Although neither the legislation nor the Ministry's website has yet to be updated to confirm this officially, we understand that some Ministry of Labour officials have expressed the view that employees who had already exhausted their contractual paid sick leave entitlements for the year before April 19, 2021, would be eligible to receive a fresh entitlement to three, employer-paid COVID sick leave days.
covid-19, employment standards
Ontario Paid COVID Sick Leave – Update
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Published on May 06, 2021 | ![]() |
Jeremy Schwartz |
Ambiguity still unresolved regarding whether employees who have exhausted their sick bank are eligibile for additional paid COVID sick leave pay under new legislative amendments.
covid-19, employment standards
22nd Annual, First Reference Ontario Employment Law Conference
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Published on March 05, 2021 | ![]() |
Stringer LLP |
This year, we’re going virtual again! Join us on June 17, 2021, to Learn the Latest® about the essential HR-law topics for 2021 and beyond. For the 22nd year, we’ve partnered with First Reference to bring you the Ontario Employment Law Conference. Join us for this interactive and informative event.
Landon Young and Ryan Conlin named to the Best Lawyers in Canada 2021 list
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Published on October 16, 2020 | ![]() |
Stringer LLP |
We are proud to announce that our Managing Partner, Landon Young, and Partner, Ryan Conlin, have been selected again by their peers to the Best Lawyers in Canada 2021 list.
Open for Business
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Published on March 17, 2020 | ![]() |
Jeremy Schwartz |
Stringer LLP remains open for business and here to help our clients manage during these challenging times.
Unionizing Foodora - Labour Laws Adapt to the Gig Economy?
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Published on February 26, 2020 | ![]() |
Jeremy Schwartz |
Canadian Union of Postal Workers and the couriers at mobile food ordering app, Foodora, have won an important first decision in their bid to unionize. What does this mean for the evolution of labour laws and adaptation to the gig economy?
foodora, labour laws, unionization
Recent Amendments to Rule 76 Simplified Procedure
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Published on January 29, 2020 | ![]() |
Stringer LLP |
Recent amendments to Rule 76 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure will help to reduce legal costs and streamline the litigation process in the province.
employment litigation, general litigation, wrongful dismissal litigation
A wrongful dismissal time warp – When is two years really six?
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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.
Looks like a Duck: ONCA Returns Telecommunications Construction to Provincial Jurisdiction
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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
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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.
Tribunal Awards Four Years’ Lost Wages to Job Applicant Who Lied About Immigration Status
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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
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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
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Published on September 11, 2019 | ![]() |
Stringer LLP |
Registration is now open for our 33rd Annual Employers' Conference. Reserve your seat now.

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