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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.
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.
Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Employee Benefits Fraud at Baycrest Hospital
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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.
Does Human Rights Legislation Apply to Job Ads on Facebook?
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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
Bill 66 Proposes Further Employer-Friendly Amendments to Workplace Laws
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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
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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
The Truth Will Set You Free – A Bad Reference is Not Necessarily Defamatory
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Published on November 12, 2018 | ![]() |
Stringer LLP |
The Divisional Court recently upheld a trial decision finding that an employer did not defame a former employee when it gave him a bad reference.
employment law, employment litigation
Court Disregards Release where Settlement “Unconscionable”
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Published on August 29, 2018 | ![]() |
Stringer LLP |
The Ontario Superior Court recently allowed an employee to proceed with claims against his former employer regarding long-term disability insurance, even though he had signed a release in exchange for a severance package when his employment ended.
disability benefits, employment law, employment litigation, wrongful dismissal litigation
Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Clarity in Termination Clause
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Published on July 25, 2018 | ![]() |
Stringer LLP |
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently overruled a decision regarding a termination clause, finding that the provision clearly and unambiguously ousted the presumption of common law reasonable notice.
employment law, employment litigation, employment standards, wrongful dismissal litigation
Superior Court Confirms that Employers can Fundamentally Change Employment Contracts with Reasonable Notice
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Published on July 11, 2018 | ![]() |
Stringer LLP |
In Lancia v. Park Dentistry, the Ontario Superior Court confirmed that employers can change the fundamental terms of an employee’s employment, without providing consideration, so long as they take appropriate steps to provide reasonable notice of the change coupled with notice that employment under current terms would terminate at the end of that notice period.
employment law, employment litigation, wrongful dismissal litigation
Off-Duty Drunk Driving Not Just Cause for Termination – Even for a Firefighter
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Published on June 27, 2018 | ![]() |
Stringer LLP |
In a recent decision the British Columbia Superior Court found that an employer that terminated a firefighter for driving drunk in a fire department vehicle while off duty did not have just cause to terminate his employment.
employment law, employment litigation, wrongful dismissal litigation
Then Now Next: Ontario Government To Introduce Pay Transparency Legislation
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Published on March 06, 2018 | ![]() |
Stringer LLP |
Premier Kathleen Wynne announced this morning that the Ontario government would introduce new legislation aimed at increasing pay transparency as part of a broader strategy to advance women’s economic empowerment entitled “Then Now Next: Ontario’s Strategy for Women’s Economic Empowerment”.

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