Reading the Fine Print
Imagine the scene: one day, just like any other, you’re sitting at your desk planning to pack up and head…
Latest Chapter In Employment Law: Potentially Dramatic Changes To Employment Legislation And Another Court Of Appeal Decision On Termination Clauses
In this edition of The Latest Chapter, we discuss the Changing Workplaces Review, which could trigger the most significant reforms…
How to Respond to Requests for Accommodation
The workplace is no longer what it used to be, and the circumstances that an employer must accommodate continue to…
The Latest Chapter in Employment Law: It’s the Final Countdown… AODA Compliance Deadline on January 1
Are you a small organization in the private or non-profit sector? Then you have a deadline this New Year’s Eve to comply with the Employment Standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”).
The Need for Clear Warning Before Dismissal
As my latest First Reference Talks blog post recounts, I have often discussed the need for warnings in the context…
AM570 Kitchener: Stuart on Banning Work Email on Weekends
Stuart is interviewed by AM570 Kitchener on banning work email at home.
Little judicial tolerance for zero tolerance policies
Just because there is a zero tolerance policy in place, employers should not assume that they can fire an employee…
680 News Toronto: Stuart on Productivity and ‘Summer Brain’
Stuart speaks with 680 news’ Mike Eppel on ‘summer brain’ and the productivity issues some employers face during the warmer…
Toronto Star Tragedy Shines Light on Perils of Office Romances
Stuart comments to CityNews Toronto on office romances and policies that protect workplaces.
Interpretation and enforcement of probationary periods in employment contracts
When hiring a new employee, employers will often characterize the first several months of employment as a “probationary period”, the…
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 ,…
