Employment Law Quiz – Spring 2020
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Is it true or false that . . .
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Employers’ Rights and Obligations During the Coronavirus / COVID-19 Crisis
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Authors – Alan Riddell, Kyle Van Schie COVID-19 / Coronavirus-related Employment Law Questions and Answers for Employers The coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak has been wreaking havoc on businesses across Ontario and around the world. As businesses in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario temporarily close, restrict…
Dependent Contractors, Termination Clauses and the Employment Standards Act
Friday, February 7, 2020
In our “Early 2019 Judicial Updates” we discussed the impact of the decisions in Cormier v. St. Joseph Communications. Since then, the Ontario Court of appeal has upheld that decision, which found that Ms. Cormier’s status as a contractor prior to…
The Dangers Of Hiring Your Competitors’ Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
By Alan Riddell and Kyle Van Schie When hiring employees of a competitor, you should take care to minimize the risk of that competitor suing your organization, and your newly hired employees. A little foresight can help avoid a long and costly…
Employment Law Quiz – Fall/Winter 2019
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Is it true or false that . . .
Fall/Winter 2019 Judicial Updates for Employers
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
By Alan Riddell and Kyle Van Schie McGuinty v 1845035 Ontario Inc (McGuinty Funeral Home) 2019 ONSC 4108 This past summer, the Ontario Superior Court issued an important judgment that illustrates the enormous financial risks that employers run when they choose to…
Early 2019 Judicial Updates that affect Employers
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Authors – Alan Riddell, Kyle Van Schie Employee or Contractor? Cormier v. 1772887 Ontario Limited c.o.b. as St. Joseph Communications, 2019 ONSC 587 This case touched on two important issues for employers: how to tell the difference between employees and…
Should You Require a Terminated Employee to Sign a Release?
Thursday, July 25, 2019
By Alan Riddell When terminating employees, should you always insist on their signing a Release, releasing your organization from potential claims? Probably not. In some cases, securing a Release may involve far more trouble than it is worth. Recognizing when,…
What To Do When Faced with Workplace Harassment
Monday, July 22, 2019
By Alan Riddell and Kyle Van Schie Employers have a legal obligation to provide employees with a harassment-free workplace. They are obligated to take all reasonable precautions to protect their employees in the workplace. This includes the steps that an…
Don’t Mistake Your Employees for Independent Contractors
Monday, July 22, 2019
By Alan Riddell and Kyle Van Schie In order to avoid future, costly surprises, it is vital to determine whether your workers are "employees" or "independent contractors." By recognizing the nature of the relationships between your company and your workers,…
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