Discrimination Case Reversed by the Courts: Are we Entering a New Era? – Allison Taylor

Obese Resident Awarded Preferred Parking Space – Jeremy D. Schwartz

As readers of our Blog and recent update are aware, the blockbuster Supreme Court decision in British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v. Figliola,…

When is an owner also an “employee”?  The Supreme Court of Canada recently rendered a decision on the question of…

An office holiday party is a great time to unwind as a team and encourage a sense of community.  Unfortunately,…

Ryan Conlin of Stringer LLP discusses recent jurisprudence concerning random drug and alcohol testing in Canada (post-Irving).

Alberta Human Rights Tribunal Awards Employee $650,000 – Kelly McDermott

After 19 years of protracted litigation, the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has now awarded a former employee of Mobil…

Premier Kathleen Wynne announced this morning that the Ontario government would introduce new legislation aimed at increasing pay transparency as…

Perhaps now more than ever before, the lawyers at Stringer LLP have been deeply engaged, supporting clients who face significant,…

In a recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Court dealt with the issue of awarding legal costs…

Employers are often unsure whether they have the right to ask for doctor’s notes (i.e. medical evidence) to justify employee…

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has heard many cases brought by injured workers against the Workplace Safety and Insurance…

Date: September 8, 2023 A New Brunswick court has rejected a supervisor’s attempt to blame his criminal non-compliance with OHS…

 Controlling Costs in Defending Human Rights Complaints – Joe Morrison

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) recently awarded $101,363.16, representing four years’ lost salary, and $15,000.00 for injury to dignity,…