Best practices for laying off remote workers, Alex comments for HR Reporter.
There are common pitfalls in laying off employees, according to Alex Minkin, an associate lawyer at Rudner Law in Toronto.
Advanced HR law course takes strategic approach.
After designing and leading the original Human Resources Law for HR Professionals course, Rudner says there were several requests for an advanced course.
2022 edition of the Canadian HR Law guide provides much-needed overview.
Having practised HR law for 23 years, Stuart Rudner has seen the level of knowledge of employment law and legislation increase, particularly among HR professionals.
For HR Reporter, Stuart writes that there’s nothing inherently wrong with discrimination in the hiring process.
There is nothing inherently wrong with discrimination and, in fact, if you are not discriminating in your hiring process, you’re doing it wrong.
Will employers see a deluge of constructive dismissal claims? – HR Reporter
A recent ruling from an Ontario court could see the “floodgates open” to a slew of new cases against employers that temporarily laid off workers in the early days of the pandemic, says an employment lawyer. “This is a really…
HRReporter: Combating the rise of mental health claims
“It’s critical that employers and employees understand what the law says about accommodation — what’s required from both parties, because it should be a bilateral or two-way process,” [Rudner] said. “When it comes to requests for accommodation, it’s critical to…
HR Reporter: In Trump era, HR should get ahead of potential conflicts: Experts
The termination of a British Columbia manager for requesting that a restaurant patron remove his hat — which sported a slogan supporting U.S. President Donald Trump — has ignited debate around politics and the workplace. Stuart offers his insight.
Canadian HR Reporter: Do workers have to take laptops home?
Stuart is quoted in Canadian HR Reporter Magazine on how employers should set boundaries to avoid any potential overtime claims.
Canadian HR Reporter: Medical Documentation Policy Clarified
Stuart on handling medical documentation when responding to requests for accommodation.
Canadian HR Reporter: Figuring out the holiday season
Stuart on why employers should tread carefully and be inclusive, particularly around the holidays.
