Taking the Panic out of Pandemic Planning – Ryan Conacher

Jeremy Schwartz discusses how to avoid and address workplace sexual harassment.

On September 4, 2020, Ryan and Jeremy discussed the legal tightrope in terms of employee attendance management, that employers must…

When must a dismissed employee accept an offer of alternate employment with their employer? In some circumstances, employees will be…

Probationary periods are often essential tools for both employers and employees to determine the viability of a new employment relationship….

A recent decision of the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Sabbah v. University of Ottawa, demonstrates how mistakes in presenting new employment contracts…

The Ontario government introduced Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018 on December 6, 2018. Bill 66 passed First Reading, and is…

A well-drafted contract protects not only the company but also its employees and senior personnel. In a recent decision, Richards v….

#MeToo has quickly caught wind as a widespread movement that sheds light on the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment,…

At times, employers despair at the perceived narrowing of the requirements of just cause for termination. With many adjudicators focused on…

Anyone involved in the human resources side of management will be familiar with the concept of notice periods for terminated…

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

We’ve had a year to digest significant changes to labour and employment legislation, and the courts and tribunals continue to…

Employers have made their plans; they’ve hunkered down; and they’ve sheltered in place. As we traverse the long and winding…

Class Action for Unpaid Overtime Derailed: Is this the End of High-profile Overtime Class Proceedings? – Landon Young and Ryan…

Don’t Miss our 26th Annual Employers’ Conference, Labour & Employment Law Update 2012. Register Early! Topics Include: A Terminated Employee’s…