2014 Q1 StringerLLP HR Law Webinar, Segment 4: Employment Class Action Update

In a case that can only be described as a cautionary tale, an employer was ordered to pay 5 months…

Jeff Murray discusses a recent landmark contract decision from the Supreme Court of Canada

It is common practice for employers to offer departing employees, who are being terminated without cause, a separation package in…

Jeremy Schwartz discusses recent punitive damages awards in Ontario

Jeremy Schwartz discusses the disturbing trend of employees forum shopping in human rights matters, and a recent HRTO decision which…

Amanda discusses the law on bonus eligibility during the reasonable notice period

Increasingly, the courts are striking down termination provisions in employment contracts resulting in lengthy common law notice awards to employees. …

By: Landon Young There have been a number of cases in recent years considering whether dismissed employees are entitled to awards…

Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

Jessica Young explains the inherent risks associated with “encouraging” employees to retire.

Frank discusses how to best ensure you may rely on disciplinary records to prove just cause

Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice recently struck down a release signed at a termination meeting.  Read more about this interesting…

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Justice sentenced the director of six Ontario companies, Steven Blondin, to 90…

Landon Young discusses how to avoid the fixed term contract trap.

Landon Young provides draws on recent, wrongful dismissal caselaw to provide guidance to employers considering whether to terminate an employee…