Negotiating the severance package
In many dismissals without cause, the parties engage in extended negotiations regarding the severance package that the dismissed employee will…
Terminating a Fixed-Term Contract of Employment
In previous blog posts, I have discussed the dangers of Fixed-term Contracts, The Hidden Risks of Fixed-Term Contracts of Employment ,…
Workplace privacy: how far can your employer go?
Can employers search the content of your workplace computer, tablet or smartphone? What if you store personal information on it?…
Stuart on BNN’s The Close: What you say outside of work can get you fired
Recently, Stuart was invited to appear on BNN and discuss off-duty conduct and how employees can get into trouble for…
Common Termination Traps to Avoid
In my latest First Reference Talks blog post, I discuss common “termination traps” that employers routinely fall into, unwittingly exposing…
Check out Stuart’s Guide to Canadian HR Law
In 2014, Stuart updated the Canadian HR Law Guide that he had previously written for UKG. This is a handy…
Notice of Resignation – Too Much or Too Little?
In recent times, I have seen employers complain about employees resigning without sufficient notice and, ironically, I have also seen…
City News appearances discussing aspects of JianGhomeshi
In recent weeks, Stuart has appeared twice on City News to discuss issues related to the Jian Ghomeshi situation, or…
Tips For a Successful Mediation
In my latest Canadian HR Law blog post, I provided some tips on how parties should approach mediation. These are…
680 News Toronto: Stuart on holiday parties
Stuart discusses the liabilities associated with holiday parties in this interview with James Munroe of 680 News Toronto.
NewsTalk1010: Stuart on unpaid internships
Stuart discusses the legality of unpaid internships with NewsTalk1010 Toronto on June 13th, 2013.
NewsTalk 1010: Stuart on childcare provisions for shift-workers.
Stuart was recently a guest on Steven Skurka’s NewsTalk 1010 show, Closing Arguments, presenting an opinion on a recent decision…
