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Respondents have severely limited rights in workplace investigation: Employment lawyer weighs in
A respondent in a workplace investigation, no matter how serious the allegations, simply does not have the same procedural rightsas an accuser
Case study: Waksdale v. Swegon North America
The Court of Appeal agreed, finding that a flaw in one provision in an employment contract dealing with termination invalidates all provisions
Case study: Livshin v. The Clinic Network Canada
Following well-settled cases like, Justice William Black found that the contract in question had a termination clause that violated the Employment Standards Act (ESA)
Rare SCC ‘tie’ upends construction status quo in Ontario
Executive employment lawyer Frank Portman comments on the Supreme Court of Canada decision on the employment law responsibilities of constructors, employers, and
Workplace discrimination: what does ‘restorative engagement’ mean for HR?
The federal government announced Oct. 25 that it is assembling a special panel charged with creating a new “restorative engagement program” (REP)
Barbie Has a British Rival. Its Fans Are Ready for a Fight.
Entertainment lawyer Emma Chapple weighs in on American Barbie and British Sindy, in the huge popularity and financial success of Barbie movie.
Lawyers for OPSEU’s former president say union’s allegations ‘bogus’
Jeffrey Kroeker and Frank Portman, co-counsel for Thomas, said in a statement Tuesday that the statement of claim is “riddled with errors, falsehoods, and
Failed Brampton mayoral candidate pursues legal action against city over firing
“Having reviewed the circumstances leading to her unlawful dismissal, it is clear that Ms. Kaur’s dismissal was targeted retaliation and formed part
From old photos to Ashley Madison account: Managing a digital legacy
Increasingly, the records of our lives exist only in electronic storage devices. As a result, we need to think about the practical results