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

Never Too Late: Court Rejects Employee’s Attempt to Avoid Liability for Theft

Published on December 19, 2018

Stringer LLP

What options are available to an employer who, after signing a mutual release releasing an employee from liability, finds out that the employee embezzled a large amount of money?  A recent Ontario court case suggests that the employer may still be able to pursue the employee for the amounts wrongfully taken, as well as invalidate a severance agreement.

Mud in the Water: Divisional Court holds limiting language required to displace presumption of reasonable notice

Published on December 18, 2018

Stringer LLP

A recent Divisional Court decision continues the trend of termination clauses being struck down and suggests that more termination clauses could be invalid than previously thought. 

employment contracts,  employment litigation,  employment standards,  wrongful dismissal litigation

Bill 66 Proposes Further Employer-Friendly Amendments to Workplace Laws

Published on December 10, 2018

Stringer LLP

The Ontario government introduced Bill 66, Restoring Ontario's Competitiveness Act, 2018 on December 6, 2018. Bill 66 passed First Reading, and is set to bring about further employer-friendly amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”) and the Ontario Labour Relations Act (the “LRA”).

construction labour relations,  employment law,  employment standards

Reporting Bad Conduct to Regulator Defamed Ex-Employee

Published on December 04, 2018

Stringer LLP

The Court of Appeal recently confirmed that an employer defamed an ex-employee when the employer filed a false report with an industry regulator.

employment law,  employment litigation,  wrongful dismissal litigation