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In this episode of Fire Away, Stuart is joined by Peter Treacy and Prasad Rao to tackle a critical question for businesses of all sizes. How do you work efficiently and cost-effectively with your employment lawyer? They discuss the balance between managing legal spend and mitigating risk, exploring when to handle issues internally versus when to seek external counsel. The conversation also explores the option of fractional HR and legal services, and how building trusted relationships can drive your business forward.
employmentlaw #HRstrategy #smallbusiness #legalspending
Guest Peter Treacy, Founder and Principal of Tantalo Strategic Human Resources
https://www.linkedin.com/in/petertreacy/
Guest Prasad Rao, COO of Infield Solutions
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prasad-rao-7821a14/
At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients. But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors.
https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/
Produced by LegalTube in association with LawyerLocate.ca Inc.
Daniel Miskin and Stuart discuss some of the following. Exposure to asbestos in different industries, such as heavy industry, residential, commercial, renovation, etc. Secondary Exposure (take home), where, for example, a parent works at a plant and would come home in dusty work clothing, exposing the family to asbestos Workers' Comp vs Asbestos Trust Claims Talc Exposure (J&J Baby powder, Foot powders, makeup/cosmetics) Client Stories Latency Period - How someone can be exposed in the 1960s or 1970s and not develop mesothelioma until 40 or 50 years later. The Hidden Use of Asbestos in Canada Many Canadians think asbestos was rare, when in reality it was everywhere: insulation, drywall, floor tiles, brakes, boilers, cement pipes, fireproofing, mixed into asphalt, etc. Modern Exposure Risks Older buildings, renovations, demolition, brake work, vermiculite insulation, and why asbestos is still relevant today. The Emotional Reality of End-of-Life Claims Urgent work history documentation, terminal diagnoses, and helping families financially during very difficult periods. #mesotheliomalawfirm & #asbestos Claims Explained https://www.miskinlaw.ca / miskinlawoffice
We made it to 100! 🥂
From the early days with live-streaming glitches to navigating the post-Covid workplace, it’s been a wild ride. Join Brittany Taylor, Stuart Rudner, and Mark Robins as they pull back the curtain on the journey to 100 episodes.
In this special milestone celebration, we’re revisiting:
- the most critical advice for employers and employees still holds true today;
- our favourite (and most controversial) guests;
- the "set evolution" along with the funny moments you never got to see on camera; and
- the raw challenges of 'going live' when everything that could go wrong did go wrong.
Mark Robins also introduces a special reunion segment featuring insights from our past guests:
- Axis Geffen of Axis Vero Incorporated https://www.linkedin.com/in/axisgeffen/
- Chris Robertson of the Psych Company https://www.linkedin.com/company/psych-company/
- Peter Santini of HR Management Consulting https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersantini/
- Brian Epstein of Newman HR https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianepstein1818/
- Sandra Bekhor of Bekhor Management https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabekhor/
- Cameron Atlas of The Edge of Possible https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas/
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At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients. But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors. https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/
Produced by LegalTube in association with LawyerLocate.ca Inc.
In today's episode, Stuart is joined by Mathew Kerbis - The Subscription Attorney - to explore the ongoing evolution of how legal services are being billed. They also discuss how automation and AIs are impacting the legal billing model. Will we see the end of the billable hour?
Guest Mathew Kerbis, The Subscription Attorney and CEO of Practi. https://subscriptionattorney.com/
http://mathewkerbis.com/
https://www.lawsubscribed.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerbisverse/
https://kerbisverse.com/#podcaststuff
https://www.instagram.com/mathewkerbis/
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At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients. But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors.
https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/
Produced by LegalTube in association with LawyerLocate.ca Inc.
employmentlaw #employmentlawshow #billablehours #subscriptionlegalfees
In today’s episode, Stuart and his guests discuss mental health issues in the workplace, which seem more prevalent than ever. We have come a long way in recognizing mental health issues and supporting those who suffer from them, but we still have a long way to go. Stuart and his guests delve deeper into these issues.
Guest - Mark Biron is the CEO of the Psych Company Mark transitioned out of the corporate world and “always had the long-term goal of working in healthcare to make a direct and positive difference in the lives of others while also helping to run and grow a small business.” -
- https://www.psychcompany.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/psych-company/
- https://www.facebook.com/psych.company/
- https://www.instagram.com/psych.company/
Guest - Chris Robertson, LL.B., Robertson Law Chris is a well-known Employment Lawyer who worked in a big firm, and now has his own firm focused on employment law, and he has his own podcast too. Before his legal career, Christopher was a senior officer with the Canadian Armed Forces.
- https://robertson-law.ca/lawyer/chris-robertson/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-s-r-robertson-b-a-ll-b-10b473a/
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At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law.
Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients. But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors.
https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/
Produced by LegalTube in association with LawyerLocate.ca Inc.
employmentlaw #employmentlawshow #workplacementalhealth
In this episode of Fire Away, we are joined by Donovan Pyle, founder and CEO of Health Compass Consulting, and author of "Fixing Healthcare". Donovan was named 2025 Benefits Advisor of the Year by the Validation Institute, and he's a thought leader helping mid-size businesses save an average of $1,856 per employee annually.
employmentlaw #healthcare
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At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients. But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors. https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/ Produced by LegalTube in association with LawyerLocate.ca Inc.
In this episode of Fire Away, we dive into the fascinating world of compensation design and HR innovation. Our guest, Scott Trumpolt, is the Managing Director and Principal Consultant at Trumpolt Compensation Design Solutions (TCDS). With over 30 years of experience, Scott has transformed compensation planning and HR strategies across global markets, from North America to Europe and beyond.
employmentlaw #compensation
About Scott Trumpolt
Scott’s background includes 18 years in corporate HR leadership roles across the U.S. and Germany, followed by over a decade of consulting across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Caribbean. His experience spans market-based pay structures, sales incentive programs, career architecture, and job classification systems—all tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-trumpolt-m-a-g-r-p-257a6b317/
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At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients. But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors.
https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/
Produced by LegalTube in association with LawyerLocate.ca Inc.
In Part 2 of this episode of Fire Away, Stuart and the firm’s lawyers discuss employment law updates from 2025, as well as look to the future by discussing what 2026 is expected to bring.
What to Expect in 2026:
- New job posting requirements/other legislative updates (Brittany Taylor)
- AI - Future-Proofing your Workplace (David Gelles)
- Litigation - Increase in Small Claims Court limits will impact where some employment law cases are filed (Geoffrey Lowe)
- Court/tribunal schedules
- Changes to the Rules (Alex Minkin)
- Return to office mandates (Nadia Zaman)
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At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients. But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors.
https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/
Produced by LegalTube in association with LawyerLocate.ca Inc.
In Part 1 of this episode of Fire Away, Stuart and the firm’s lawyers discuss employment law updates from 2025, as well as look to the future by discussing what 2026 is expected to bring. The 2025 employment law updates discussed include:
- Termination clauses (David Gelles)
- Constructive Dismissals (Nadia Zaman)
- Mitigation (Geoffrey Lowe)
- Accommodation (Nadia Zaman)
- Damages - post-dismissal compensation (Alex Minkin)
- Return to office, hybrid and remote work (Nadia Zaman)
- Legislation (Brittany Taylor)
- Terminations - Cause, notice periods (Stuart Rudner)
- Investigation (Geoffrey Lowe)
- Damages - discussion of general damages (Alex Minkin)
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At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients. But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors.
https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/
Produced by LegalTube in association with LawyerLocate.ca Inc.
In this episode of Fire Away, Stuart welcomed guests - Jill Bartley and Ryan Ellis - for an engaging discussion centered around questions about HR that are often asked by business owners.
The conversation is dynamic and insightful, as the three delve into various challenges and best practices in human resources. Listeners gain valuable perspectives and practical advice to assist in effectively navigating the complexities of managing human capital.
Where to Find the Guests:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbartley/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-ellis-techconnex/
hr #employmentlaw
This month Stuart and his guest, Marcel Strigberger, chat about his book: "First, Let’s Kill the Lawyer Jokes: An Attorney’s Irreverent Serious Look at the Legal Universe".
Marcel is a retired Toronto area litigation lawyer, and his book is a humourous and philosophical look behind the curtain of the justice system from his eyes.
Where to Find Marcel:
- https://marcelshumour.com
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelstrigberger/
Stuart and his guests, Jared Correia and Mark Robins, have a discussion about podcasting & marketing for the legal industry. They discuss how marketing has changed over the years, and they provide some insight into the impacts on promoting services in the legal vertical market, along with other industries. #podcasting #legalmarketing
Guest: Jared D. Correia, Esq. is the Founder and CEO of Red Cave Law Firm Consulting. He is a former practicing attorney, and has been advising lawyers and law firms for over a decade. Learn more: https://redcavelegal.com/about/
Stuart is joined by author and former VP of US Delivery Operation in the US at UPS, Noel Massie. They discuss some of the challenges faced with promotions into a leadership role.
Getting promoted is one of the most exciting events in a career. Yet many are placed in the role without any knowledge of what it takes to be a leader, let alone a great leader. You’re expected to sink or swim, and most companies don’t provide any support or leadership training either before or after the promotion.
About Noel Massie
- https://NoelMassie.com
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/noel-massie-8b7511a/
- https://www.instagram.com/noellmassie/
Noel Massie began working for UPS part time during college and rose through the ranks to become vice president for UPS’s US Delivery Operations. Before his retirement in 2019, he oversaw 200,000 employees who were led by 12,000 supervisors.
Criminal defence lawyer, Mitchell Worsoff, and Assistant Crown Attorney, Henry Poon, join Stuart for an exploration of where employment law and criminal law intersect.
Guests:
Mitchell Worsoff
Worsoff Law Firm https://www.worsofflaw.ca/
Mitchell Worsoff has been practising as a criminal defence lawyer defending individuals charged with criminal, regulatory, administrative, and professional disciplinary matters across the Province of Ontario.
Henry Poon, Assistant Crown Attorney, Ministry of the Attorney General
Brittany Taylor is joined by Rudner Law associates, Nadia Zaman and David Gilles, to discuss recent employment law cases and new Ontario employment laws. Discussion includes:
- New Sick Leave Policy: Everything You Need to Know (effective June 19th)
- No Canadian Experience Needed: Ontario's Game-Changing Job Rule
- Canada's New Long-Term Illness Leave Explained
- Enforceable Termination Clauses
Stuart is joined by Yashar Daf & Kent Peel to discuss AI in the workplace fears and concerns.
Guests:
Kent Peel Law
Professor Seneca Polytechnic
https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/
Yashar Daf
Co-Founder and CEO Kolabrya AI
https://www.kolabrya.com
Stuart is joined by Mishkin Berteig and Greg Bertrand for a discussion on AI and how it impacts the world of work and beyond.
Guests:
Mishkin Berteig
CEO, President and Co-founder
Berteig Consulting Inc.
https://www.berteig.com/
Greg Bertrand
CEO and Founding Partner
Business Cloud Inc.
https://businesscloud.ca/
Forensic accountants Edward Nagel and Avi Kamath join Stuart for a discussion on advancements in corporate fraud, from common schemes to prevention tools and red flags for business owners.
Guests:
Edward Nagel
Managing Director
Delta Consulting Group
www.delta-cgi.com
Avi Kamath
Associate Director
Delta Consulting Group
www.delta-cgi.com
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At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients. But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors.
905-209-6999
https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/
Produced by LegalTube in association with LawyerLocate.ca Inc.
Bekhor Management’s Mindset Mastery is a crash course in mental fitness, designed to improve work performance, professional relationships and wellness in the workplace. Sandra Bekhor and Mark Edgar join Stuart to discuss mental fitness strategies that can improve employment relationships.
Guests:
Sandra Bekhor
Practice Management Coach
Bekhor Management
www.bekhor.ca
Mark Edgar
Co-founder
future foHRward
www.futurefohrward.com
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At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients. But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors.
905-209-6999
www.rudnerlaw.ca
Produced by LegalTube in association with LawyerLocate.ca Inc.
U.S. companies are making headlines for pulling back their DEI efforts. Stuart is joined by Pamela McElvane and Rakesh Tiku for a conversation about diversity hiring and what’s going on right now.
Stuart, Brittany, David and Alex are exchanging gifts with you this episode, 12 Gifts of Employment Law to be exact. What are some things that employers need to know as 2024 ends? What legislative changes are coming up in 2025 that affect employers and employees? Tune in to find out.
Stuart is joined by Alexander Gonçalves of Rippling, a workforce management software company, to talk about the use of corporate credit cards, and what employers should know about detecting and managing fraud.
Learn more about Rippling: https://www.rippling.com/en-CA
Learn more about Rippling's Visa Corporate Cards: https://www.rippling.com/en-CA/corporate-cards
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At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients.
But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors.
905-209-6999
Allison Venditti, a Toronto career coach and HR expert, joins the podcast to talk about Moms At Work, Canada’s largest community for working mothers.
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ABOUT RUDNER LAW:
At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients.
But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors.
Tel: 905-209-6999
Website: https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/
Peter Cusimano, a Toronto business lawyer, joins Stuart for a discussion on the HR issues that should be considered when starting, buying, or selling a business.
ABOUT RUDNER LAW:
At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients.
But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors.
Tel: 905-209-6999
Website: https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/
Stuart is joined by Andrew Elias, a Toronto partner at Lerners Personal Injury LLC, for a discussion on the overlapping issues between disability benefits and employment law.
Murray Miskin, a personal injury and insurance litigation lawyer joins the podcast. Murray has a history with employment law and is also an experienced arbitrator and mediator. In this episode, Stuart and Murray talk about wrongful dismissal claims and what it looks like to resolve them outside of the courts.
Brittany is joined by Jacqueline Bart, an immigration law specialist and managing partner of BARTLAW LLP. This episode will look at employer compliance requirements as well as penalties for non-compliance.
Brittany is back as host and she is joined by Lorin MacDonald! Lorin is a Human Rights Lawyer and a champion for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. Ahead of National Access Ability Week, this episode will celebrate achievement as well as identify key initiatives that require more awareness.
Stuart is joined by Mark Robins, a Canadian business owner and employer, to answer some frequently asked questions that are top of mind right now in Canadian employment law.
Stuart is joined by Karin Hiscock, a consultant at Cowan Insurance Group, for a conversation on benefits fraud, treating misuse of benefits as workplace misconduct, and ‘ghost employees’.
Stuart is joined by Axis Geffen of Axis Vero Incorporated for a discussion on workplace investigations and interviews, with a focus on how to handle the difficult ones.
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In this update, Stuart talks about the legal implications of being called a manager, supervisor, or director.
Stuart is back! And he's joined by Colm Brannigan for a discussion on how to effectively use mediation and arbitration to resolve employment disputes.
Quiet quitting. Rage applying. You've heard them all - but what do these buzzwords mean, if anything, in a legal context? In this episode, Brittany Taylor and Geoffrey Lowe are explaining these trendy concepts from an employment law perspective.
If you think you might need an employment lawyer, you probably do. Visit www.rudnerlaw.ca to learn more.
John Rodriguez returns for a discussion on why compassionate interview skills are the difference maker for workplace investigations; plus, we explore the mental health advocacy side of his work and why that is so important in the workplace.
An engaging and informative webinar that delves into crucial topics related to the evolving world of work. This session will explore the ever-relevant subjects of remote and hybrid work, as well as the innovative concept of a 4-day work week, including the associated pay and legal considerations.
Brittany Taylor is joined by John Rodriguez, founder of Empathic Security Cultures LLC.
https://www.empathicsecuritycultures.com/
Stuart is joined by employment lawyer and litigator Sean Bawden for a discussion on strategic mediation, and what both counsel and parties need to know in order to be successful.
Dr. Catherine Connelly is professor of organizational behaviour at the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Her research focuses on the attitudes, behaviours, and experiences of non-standard workers (e.g., temporary agency workers, contractors, temporary foreign workers), the effects of leadership styles on leader well-being, and knowledge hiding in organizations.
It may seem as though violence is becoming more prevalent, with increasingly more headlines about incidence taking places in schools and other workplaces. Denise Koster is back on the show to talk about threat assessment, security, and managing internal or external threats to workplaces.
Brittany Taylor chats with Nicole Stibbe about her work at Soulwork Alliance, and how to tell whether your employee disengagement is really a result of a larger workplace culture issue - plus, where to start to address it!
Stuart Rudner is joined by DEI consultant and corporate speaker Risha Grant for a discussion on our own unconscious bias and how we can work through that to create safer spaces, where everyone feels respected and included - especially at work!
Originally presented on May 10th 2023
An overview of dismissals - with cause, without cause, and constructive - so you can understand your rights and adopt a strategic approach.
Topics include:
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Why are most termination clauses in employment contracts not worth the paper they are printed on?
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When can you "fire" someone for just cause?
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Is severance really a month of salary per year of service?
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Are you entitled to bonuses even after dismissal?
Dismissals remain the most misunderstood area of HR Law, and yet it is also the most dangerous. Getting it wrong can expose an organization to substantial liability and can cause someone to lose out on tens of thousands of dollars. Despite that, most people and organizations don't get proper advice, choosing to act before they understand their rights and obligations and costing themselves a lot by doing so.
We will explain how to assess severance obligations and post-termination entitlements, how to minimize termination costs, when just cause for dismissal exists, and how you can dismiss someone without meaning to by changing the terms of their employment. You will find out why we say that although the threshold is high, "just cause is not a lost cause".
Lastly, attendees will learn why we say that the majority of termination clauses in Ontario are unenforceable, and how to ensure that you can rely on yours.
www.rudnerlaw.ca
This update, which was supposed to be Stuart's latest rant, focuses on performance improvement plans and why employers shouldn't use them in bad faith, just to build a file for dismissal or cut compensation - these are recipes for liability.
Stuart Rudner is joined by Cameron Atlas, a talented musician, fantastic speaker and highly sought-after coach, for an insightful discussion on performance and motivation.
In this update, Stuart talks about why an otherwise valid employment contract may not be valid if the employee's duties and responsibilities have changed - even if their title remains the same.
Stuart Rudner is joined by Mark Canes, president and CEO of Blue Link, for a discussion on cybersecurity issues among employees - especially when employees are working in remote and hybrid models.
In this update, Stuart talks about frustration of contract - and to be clear, that doesn’t mean someone is frustrated. Frustration of a contract occurs at law when the circumstances change and it becomes impossible to fulfill.
Stuart Rudner is joined by Carlos Cadogan and Shawnee Love for a conversation about the modern workplace and how people approach conflict, whether it be microaggressions, offensive jokes, or harassment claims, and what we can do to not only navigate this kind of toxicity, but make positive change away from toxicity in the workplace.
It might be the start of a new year, but several employers are still relying on the modern-day clock for evaluating productivity. Nadia joined Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron to talk about time theft.
Originally aired January 30th 2023.All rights belong to CFRA Ottawa, iHeart Radio and Bell Media.
How can employers navigate downsizing and layoffs with low or no risk? Stuart is joined by Frank Newman and Brian Epstein of Newman HR. They're going to be talking you through downsizing and layoffs and discussing how to navigate these situations safely as an employer to limit your risk.
Nadia talks about using technology to conduct virtual dismissals - like using Zoom to fire a worker who is remote, hybrid, or even on leave.
Stuart and the Rudner Law Team join together for a look at popular Christmas movies and how some of them are HR nightmares.
Remember that episode of Friends where Ross tries to move a couch up the stairs, and ends up screaming "pivot, pivot, pivot!" at Chandler and Rachel? That's become a frequently quoted scene. The HR world has become a big supporter of pivoting, and in this video, Nadia talks about how employers can pivot through changes, like the pandemic, without risking constructive dismissal claims.
Stuart Rudner and Brittany Taylor join forces to bring you an employment law legislative update. From Bill 27 to Bill 88 and beyond, this is what employers and employees need to be mindful of now and in the coming months.
Stuart has heard people say they'd rather bankrupt a company than pay a plaintiff the severance they're seeking - but he usually takes this with a big grain of salt. However, in one Alberta case, this is exactly what the company tried to do.
Whether you’re an employee or an employer, you’ve probably encountered an accommodation situation. Perhaps as an employee, you need some form of accommodation but are unsure as to how to proceed. In this video, Nadia outlines the concept of “duty to accommodate” and talks about an employee’s responsibilities under this duty.
If you’re a remote worker, is it okay to lie to your employer about being at home when you’re really working from an exotic location? It might sound pretty harmless, especially if you get your work done. But Stuart has some concerns that you should be aware of before you make a big move.
Stuart Rudner with an employment law update of a different kind. He's here with his top tips for winning at mediation - a growing part of his practice.
Watch Fire Away Season 2 Episode 1, Employment Mediation Tips & Strategies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU9zuMA2fic
https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/alternative-dispute-resolution/
Did Bell Media handle the termination of Lisa LaFlamme correctly? In this episode of Fire Away, Stuart is joined by Eric Yaverbaum, CEO of Ericho Communications, for a discussion on handling terminations, especially when they're high profile, and how not to fire an employee.
What is it costing you not to listen? We’re joined by Christine Miles, CEO and founder of EQuipt, for a discussion on workplace communication and connection.
We all know there is a duty on the part of an employer to act in good faith in the course of a dismissal. In this video update, Stuart talks about what happens when an employer is found to have acted in bad faith.
Workplace investigations have taken on tremendous importance in the world of HR. Failing to investigate, or failing to investigate properly, can result in significant liability. Nadia explains how and when to conduct them, as well as some best practices for employers.
How do you define success? Brittany Taylor and Nadia Zaman chat about Nadia's LinkedIn newsletter, Secret Sauce for Success, and what she has learned about success and inspiration from the project.
Stuart is joined by Jennifer Bloch, a certified leadership and executive coach, for a discussion on mastering difficult conversations and becoming conflict-confident. Jennifer is the Principal, and Founder of Touchpoint Leadership Coaching. She has spent over twenty years coaching leaders across multiple sectors, from Consumer Packaged Goods to Palliative Care. Her perspective is broad and unique to both corporate and healthcare industries. A graduate of McGill University and Royal Roads University, Jennifer’s professional journey as a Human Resource Manager, a Health Practitioner, and a Certified Executive Coach brings a unique perspective to organizations on interpersonal relationships. Her multidisciplinary experience provides Leaders with a holistic viewpoint of the various ways people engage in and deal with conflict. Jennifer believes that there are three basic principles that lead to mastering difficult conversations. Find out how these three principles can help you build resilience and engage in gut-wrenching conversations with confidence instead of antacids.
Stuart is joined by Lorin MacDonald, human rights lawyer and disability advocate, for a conversation about accommodation and inclusion.
For decades, human rights lawyer Lorin MacDonald has demonstrated leadership, passion, and commitment to accessibility and inclusion in her volunteer and professional activities, all informed by her lived experience as a woman born with profound hearing loss. Recognized as one of Canada’s disability leaders, Lorin has made many aware of the challenges faced by Canadians with disabilities during COVID-19, in addition to her human rights and accessibility presentations.
For the past three years, Lorin has been a nominee for Canadian Lawyer magazine’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in the Human Rights category, named to the list in 2021. Also last year, the Women’s Executive Network included Lorin as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100. In May 2022, the Law Society of Ontario bestowed upon Lorin the Law Society Medal, its highest honour, for outstanding service in recognition of her work to make the profession more accessible and inclusive.
Stuart Rudner and the Rudner Law Team look at some examples of workplace don'ts that you may recognize from pop culture and TV.
Stuart is joined by Brittany Taylor for a discussion on the Will Smith/Chris Rock incident at this year's Oscars Awards and the lessons about workplace violence it brought up.
In this update, Nadia Zaman talks about Right to Disconnect policies, which were introduced in the Working for Workers Act 2021, or Bill 27, and what this means for employers and employees.
Brittany Taylor is joined by Heather Skoll of Lifenotes Wisdom Inc. for a discussion on workplace wellness when that workplace is your home! Remote work can take its toll, and Heather comes well equipped to advise us on reducing strain, relieving stress and tension, while increasing productivity.
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We're putting Cupid on trial in our post-Valentine's Day Fire Away show. Is workplace romance possible these days? Could you stop it if you tried? Stuart is joined by Jennifer Ansell and Eric Prydatok to discuss. What do you think?
Stuart is joined by John Curtis and Larissa Donovan. John is a lawyer, mediator, investigator, and former Olympic athlete in the sport of sailing whose practice is focused on resolving workplace conflict. Larissa is an articling student currently working with John; she is a Board Member of the Dandelion Initiative, which focuses on survivors of sexual violence. This episode looks at the Kyle Beach sexual assault lawsuit against the Chicago Blackhawks organization, and how this case translates into lessons for HR professionals and employers.
Would you buy a car and then try to negotiate the price later? That is effectively what you're doing when you sign a severance package and then try to go back later on and get more money. And for whatever reason, we've seen an increase in the number of calls we're getting from people that have already signed their severance package and now want to meet with us and have us assess it.
Stuart Rudner, Brittany Taylor, and Nadia Zaman review the past year and look ahead at the employment law issues to come in 2022.
Brittany is joined by Jacqueline Bart and Serge Boudreau to discuss the implications of having employees working outside of Ontario or outside of Canada.
Stuart is joined by Les Freeman, an associate at Creative Planning Financial Group, and together they look at employee benefit and insurance plans to discuss the potential liabilities that employers may not be thinking about.
Denise Koster returns to Fire Away to talk about how COVID and remote work have changed how we see and deal with workplace harassment and mental health.
Hosted by Brittany Taylor, Partner at Rudner Law.
Stuart and Brittany talk about Ontario's current reopening plan and what employers and employees need to know about getting back to work (again).
Stuart is joined by Dave Wakely of Wakely Mediation and Ryan Mallough with the CFIB.
Stuart, Dave and Ryan get into the discussion of paid sick days. Should they be provided? Who funds them? How does this discussion change beyond COVID-19?
Stuart is joined by Matt Richardson. Matt has specialized training in open source intelligence, and expertise in high technologies. His work includes internet and social media safety and security training, open source intelligence training and investigative research.
Stuart and Matt talk about the role that social media can play in HR processes. From background checks on job applicants and active recruitment, to workplace investigations.
Stuart is joined by Evert Akkerman, HR Director and Principal Advisor with XNL HR & Communications, and Michael Hartley, Founder and CEO of Minetell. Stuart, Evert, and Michael, discuss matters of privacy and workplace safety when it comes to COVID-19 and what responsibilities or obligations employers and employees have when it comes to reporting, testing, vaccinating, etc.
This vlog was inspired by a very simple question: can you be fired for refusing to do what your boss asks you to do? Is that insubordination? What is insubordination anyways?
In this video update, Stuart clarifies some of the terms that are used in the world of employment law relating to dismissals.
Stuart is joined by fellow Rudner Law members Brittany Taylor and Nadia Zaman on this episode of Fire Away. They addressed current issues relating to COVID-19 and the workplace.
Stuart is joined by fellow Rudner Law members Brittany Taylor and Nadia Zaman on this episode of Fire Away. They addressed current issues relating to COVID-19 and the workplace.
Stuart is joined by Michael Bach, Founder and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, David Lahey, Founder of Predictive Success Corporation, and Veronica Utton, Facilitator/Talent Optimizer with Predictive Success Corporation and Managing Director of V. Utton & Associates.
We’re going to be having a discussion about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, what that means in today’s sometimes virtual workplaces and around the holidays, and what employers can, or should, actually be doing.
Original air date: December 15th, 2020.
Stuart is joined by Lisa Taylor. Lisa is President of the Challenge Factory, she is a speaker, researcher, and consultant on today’s changing world of work. She is also an author, having written The Talent Revolution: Longevity and the Future of Work and the Retain and Gain series of career management playbooks for small businesses and non-profits and charities.
Original air date: November 17th, 2020.
Guest host Brittany Taylor of Rudner Law is joined by Isabella Bertani, Founder and Chief Client Strategist of Bertani, and Ryan Mallough, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario at Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Brittany, Isabella, and Ryan, will be discussing COVID-19 and the government supports that have been/are available to support businesses through this unprecedented time.
Original air date: October 20th, 2020
Stuart Rudner gives a video update on a case he reported on almost exactly two years ago - Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada. The Supreme Court of Canada has now weighed in on the issue of when employees will be entitled to things like bonuses or other variable compensation post termination.
Stuart is joined by Brian Shifman, President and CEO of Vaughan Chamber of Commerce to discuss how businesses and operating and managing their reopening during COVID-19, and what challenges they are dealing with.
Original air date: September 15th, 2020
Stuart is joined by Denise Koster, Founder and Principal of Koster Consulting and Associates, to discuss workplace bullying and harassment, and her newly published book, "Refusing to Accept the Unacceptable: The Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs of Workplace Bullying and Harassment".
Original air date: August 18th, 2020
Stuart is joined by Bridget Carter, Principal/Founder of Sapphire Consulting, and Cindy Zarnett, Founder of squaredots, to talk about the potential permanent changes we may see in workplaces as a result of COVID-19.
Original air date: July 21st 2020
Stuart is joined by Jodi Zigelstein-Yip (Chief HR Innovator and Founder at Enliven HR Consulting Inc.) and Dr. Shammick Kotecha (Dentist and Founder of Kotecha GPS Club) to talk about getting back to work safely as the phases of re-opening during COVID-19 continue to develop.
Original air date: June 16th 2020
Stuart, along with Carola Mittag of Workplace Safety Group and Deborah Nixon of Mandrake, talk about what it will look like as people return to work during the COVID-19 crisis.
Stuart, along with Simon Parkin and Liane Taylor of The Talent Company Inc., talk about how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting day to day HR operations: hiring, layoffs, productivity, onboarding, staff engagement, in addition to other issues that have come to light in this unprecedented time.
Many of us are focused on COVID-19 and the implications on our society, our health, the economy and our jobs, but it's important to remember that life goes on and that means so does the legal system. The Superior Court of Ontario recently released a decision relating to overtime and entitlement to overtime pay.
In this video update, Stuart talks about understanding your rights and obligations under such novel circumstances.
In this special edition episode of Fire Away, Stuart was joined by Richa Sandill as well as Rudner Law's Brittany Taylor and Nadia Zaman for a discussion on the COVID-19 crisis and what employers and employees need to know while navigating this situation in the workplace.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart is joined by Dan McGarry and Peter Santini to discuss Don Cherry and the cultural shift happening in the NHL. Two of Stuart's passions - employment law and hockey!
Original air-date: February 18 2020
In this video update, Brittany talks about employee resignation. You might be thinking, this is going to be a short video.. what is there to talk about? However, as with many things in employment law, sometimes it's just not that simple.
In his latest Fire Away segment, Stuart discusses the fact that what you post online can have consequences and cost you your current job, or a future job opportunity.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart is joined by Greg Vertelman of The Talent Company Inc. to talk about social media and how or if employers should be using it during the recruitment/hiring process.
Original air-date: January 21 2020
In his latest Fire Away segment, Stuart discusses holidays in the workplace.. a great time of the year that can also bring issues and controversies.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart is joined by Lisa Kay of Peak Performance HR and Brian Daly of Brian Daly & Associates Inc. to discuss inclusivity and the holiday season at work.
Original air-date: December 17 2019
In his latest Fire Away segment, Stuart discusses employers' failure to investigate, or failure to investigate properly, which exposes them to substantial liability.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and Eric Poirier of Argus Research Group, talk about conducting investigations in the workplace.
Original air-date: November 19 2019.
In this video update, Stuart warns people against accidentally settling their severance claims.
In his latest rant, Stuart talks about people who negotiate the sale of a business but completely ignore the issues relating to employees who are already there.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and Derek Hill of Hill Kindy Dental Practice Sales, discuss various staffing issues that come up when operating, buying, or selling, a dental practice.
Original air-date: October 15 2019.
In this video update, Stuart talks about whether employers can ask applicants where they're from, whether they are Canadian citizens, or other things related to personal and confidential matters.
In August's episode of Fire Away, Stuart tackled some of our viewers' top HR and Employment Law questions.
Question 7: The final question in the Fire Away Q&A Series: how do I know if I should talk to an employment lawyer? What are the red flags to watch for at my job?
In August's episode of Fire Away, Stuart tackled some of our viewers' top HR and Employment Law questions.
Question 6: What can an employee do when they feel they are being discriminated against? What if an email was sent to the manager but the response was “it’s all in your head”?
In August's episode of Fire Away, Stuart tackled some of our viewers' top HR and Employment Law questions.
Question 5: who is entitled to see the results of a workplace investigation?
In August's episode of Fire Away, Stuart tackled some of our viewers' top HR and Employment Law questions.
Question 4: I was in a job interview where they asked me if I had any medical issues or if I had children. Is that legal? What should I do?
In August's episode of Fire Away, Stuart tackled some of our viewers' top HR and Employment Law questions.
Question 3: what do you think about the four day work week? Are there any legal implications?
In August's episode of Fire Away, Stuart tackled some of our viewers' top HR and Employment Law questions.
Question 2: if I am asked to sign an employment contract and refuse, can the company refuse to hire me?
Termination clauses have had an ongoing saga in our courts with people challenging them and trying to avoid the implications of what they signed, which can have tremendous implications.
On August's episode of Fire Away, Stuart answered our viewers' top HR and employment law questions.
Question 1: is it okay to temporarily layoff full-time employees, or does it expose an employer to constructive dismissal claims?
In his new rant, Stuart might be bursting your bubble: severance is NOT an entitlement. You can't assume you will get a package - and if you do, it may not be what you expect.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and Richard Sales, a Senior Executive Consultant with IG Wealth Management and the principle director of R. Sales & Associates. Stuart and Richard discussed a number of financial topics, including pensions, tax-effective ways to handle severance payments, and what to consider about your financial plan if you lose your job.
Original air-date: July 16 2019.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and Richard Sales, a Senior Executive Consultant with IG Wealth Management and the principle director of R. Sales & Associates. Stuart and Richard discussed a number of financial topics, including pensions, tax-effective ways to handle severance payments, and what to consider about your financial plan if you lose your job.
Original air-date: July 16 2019.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and Dan McGarry, HR Director at Global Wood Group, discuss how employers should handle an employee who gets caught doing or saying something controversial. They also talk about social media, including whether it's appropriate for you to be online friends with your employees. In Stuart's rant, he's begging you to stop treating employment contracts as formalities.
Original air-date: June 18 2019.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and Dan McGarry, HR Director at Global Wood Group, discuss how employers should handle an employee who gets caught doing or saying something controversial. They also talk about social media, including whether it's appropriate for you to be online friends with your employees. In Stuart's rant, he's begging you to stop treating employment contracts as formalities.
Original air-date: June 18 2019.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and Cristina Guida, an Immigration Lawyer with Green and Spiegel LLP, discuss Canadian immigration and citizenship matters and how they affect the employment relationship. In Stuart's rant, he has advice for employers: don't let your search for the right human inadvertently violate human rights!
Original air-date: May 21st 2019.
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In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and Cristina Guida, an Immigration Lawyer with Green and Spiegel LLP, discuss Canadian immigration and citizenship matters and how they affect the employment relationship. In Stuart's rant, he has advice for employers: don't let your search for the right human inadvertently violate human rights!
Original air-date: May 21st 2019.
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As employment lawyers, we see every day the impact that mental health has on the Canadian workplace. Shaun recorded this brief message for Mental Health Week.
As employment lawyers, we see every day the impact that mental health has on the Canadian workplace. Shaun recorded this brief message for Mental Health Week.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and Hilda Gan, HR Consultant and Founder of People Bright Consulting, talk about cannabis and the workplace, and what it has been like for employers and employees since legalization - including the implications of retail cannabis stores, which can now open in Ontario
Original air-date: April 17th 2019.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and Hilda Gan, HR Consultant and Founder of People Bright Consulting, talk about cannabis and the workplace, and what it has been like for employers and employees since legalization - including the implications of retail cannabis stores, which can now open in Ontario
Original air-date: April 17th 2019.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and lawyer, analyst, and author, Mitch Kowalski discuss the tech and innovation being used in today's law firms - and what HR professionals need to know.
For his Valentine's Day rant at the end of the show, Stuart warns employers against being 'penny wise and pound foolish' when it comes to taking short cuts.
Original air-date: March 19th 2019.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and lawyer, analyst, and author, Mitch Kowalski discuss the tech and innovation being used in today's law firms - and what HR professionals need to know.
For his Valentine's Day rant at the end of the show, Stuart warns employers against being 'penny wise and pound foolish' when it comes to taking short cuts.
Original air-date: March 19th 2019.
It’s now 2019, and while Me Too is part of our vocabulary now, you may not hear it every day. But that doesn’t mean that it isn’t still making news. Last Fall we wrote an article about what happens when those accused of sexual harassment try to make a comeback. At the time, comedian Louis CK was starting to perform stand up again, and Jian Ghomeshi had just published an essay only mildly accounting for his actions. We wondered what would happen when, on a larger scale, those publicly known to be accused of harassment try to return to the workplace. Now we have a better idea.
It’s now 2019, and while Me Too is part of our vocabulary now, you may not hear it every day. But that doesn’t mean that it isn’t still making news. Last Fall we wrote an article about what happens when those accused of sexual harassment try to make a comeback. At the time, comedian Louis CK was starting to perform stand up again, and Jian Ghomeshi had just published an essay only mildly accounting for his actions. We wondered what would happen when, on a larger scale, those publicly known to be accused of harassment try to return to the workplace. Now we have a better idea.
Brittany discusses Passmore and Illumiti Inc., which was released in November of last year, and is helpful for both employers and employees as it reviews the types of remedies that may be available through the tribunal, as well as how damages are assessed.
Brittany discusses Passmore and Illumiti Inc., which was released in November of last year, and is helpful for both employers and employees as it reviews the types of remedies that may be available through the tribunal, as well as how damages are assessed.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and Mitchell Rose of Stancer, Gossin, Rose LLP discuss mediation, and the tips and strategies you need to know for 2019.
For his Valentine's Day rant at the end of the show, Stuart discusses office romance and the legal implications of workplace relationships.
Original air-date: February 14th 2019.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and Mitchell Rose of Stancer, Gossin, Rose LLP discuss mediation, and the tips and strategies you need to know for 2019.
For his Valentine's Day rant at the end of the show, Stuart discusses office romance and the legal implications of workplace relationships.
Original air-date: February 14th 2019.
If an employee is entitled to reasonable notice under the common law, then the employee has a duty to mitigate their damages, which means that they have a duty to take reasonable steps to find comparable employment. Learn more about mitigation in this video.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and Ryan Duquette of Hexigent Consulting discuss the issue of cybersecurity in the workplace and the digital activity of employees.
Original air-date: January 15th 2019.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and Ryan Duquette of Hexigent Consulting discuss the issue of cybersecurity in the workplace and the digital activity of employees.
Original air-date: January 15th 2019.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and Toronto lawyer Omar Ha-Redeye discuss the issue of doctor's notes, and whether employers should make them a requirement for employees who take sick days.
Original air-date: December 18th 2018.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and Toronto lawyer Omar Ha-Redeye discuss the issue of doctor's notes, and whether employers should make them a requirement for employees who take sick days.
Original air-date: December 18th 2018.
We owe a massive thank you to the people at 360kids, first for all the great work they do in our community, but also for allowing us the opportunity to help out. We are so grateful to all of you for the ongoing support, and we sincerely wish you and your families a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
In Ontario, when we talk about severance pay, we mean something very specific, not just severance generally speaking, but our Employment Standards Act, 2000, refers to both notice of dismissal, or termination pay, as well as severance pay. Viewers will probably already know that in order to be eligible for severance pay, there are certain conditions you have to meet.
In Ontario, when we talk about severance pay, we mean something very specific, not just severance generally speaking, but our Employment Standards Act, 2000, refers to both notice of dismissal, or termination pay, as well as severance pay. Viewers will probably already know that in order to be eligible for severance pay, there are certain conditions you have to meet.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and HR Executive Jason Fleming discuss how employers can handle cannabis use among their employees (including at your holiday party!).
Original air-date: November 20th 2018.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and HR Executive Jason Fleming discuss how employers can handle cannabis use among their employees (including at your holiday party!).
Original air-date: November 20th 2018.
We are dealing with investigations more and more often in the context of employment or HR law, and the reality is, as we often tell our employer clients, you cannot impose discipline, especially dismissal, until you investigate. You can’t act based upon allegations, or innuendo; you need to know the facts. Stuart discusses whether you can suspend employees who are the subject of an investigation, whether these suspensions are disciplinary or administrative, and whether suspensions should be with or without pay.
We are dealing with investigations more and more often in the context of employment or HR law, and the reality is, as we often tell our employer clients, you cannot impose discipline, especially dismissal, until you investigate. You can’t act based upon allegations, or innuendo; you need to know the facts. Stuart discusses whether you can suspend employees who are the subject of an investigation, whether these suspensions are disciplinary or administrative, and whether suspensions should be with or without pay.
Employers don't have to condone recreational cannabis usage at work, and they can put policies in place to prevent employees from working while high. But, for employees who use cannabis for medicinal purposes, because of a disability, or because of addiction, which also classifies as a disability, employers do have to accommodate to the point of unreasonable hardship. Shaun explains more.
Employers don't have to condone recreational cannabis usage at work, and they can put policies in place to prevent employees from working while high. But, for employees who use cannabis for medicinal purposes, because of a disability, or because of addiction, which also classifies as a disability, employers do have to accommodate to the point of unreasonable hardship. Shaun explains more in this video.
Normally when there’s a termination of employment or any potential legal claim, what the potential defendant wants is a signed full and final release, by which the plaintiff, or potential plaintiff, confirms they will not bring a legal action. When the employer, or the potential defendant, gets that signed release, they can usually sit back, breathe a deep sigh of relief, knowing that they’re not going to have to worry about a claim coming through the door for the next two years. However, the question that Stuart addresses here is whether, despite having that full and final release, a claim can be brought.
Normally when there’s a termination of employment or any potential legal claim, what the potential defendant wants is a signed full and final release, by which the plaintiff, or potential plaintiff, confirms they will not bring a legal action. When the employer, or the potential defendant, gets that signed release, they can usually sit back, breathe a deep sigh of relief, knowing that they’re not going to have to worry about a claim coming through the door for the next two years. However, the question that this video addresses is whether, despite having that full and final release, a claim can be brought.
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Stuart discusses the case of Ocean Nutrition Canada v. Matthews, which comes out of Nova Scotia, and this deals with the types of damages an employee is entitled to in a wrongful dismissal claim.
Stuart discusses the case of Ocean Nutrition Canada v. Matthews, which comes out of Nova Scotia, and this deals with the types of damages an employee is entitled to in a wrongful dismissal claim.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and corporate-commercial / civil litigation lawyer Anton Katz discuss the sale of a business and the employment law issues that can arise.
Original air-date: October 16th 2018.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and corporate-commercial / civil litigation lawyer Anton Katz discuss the sale of a business and the employment law issues that can arise.
Original air-date: October 16th 2018.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and human resources expert Martin Birt discuss the workplace consequences you can face because of off-duty conduct.
Original air-date: September 18th 2018.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and human resources expert Martin Birt discuss the workplace consequences you can face because of off-duty conduct.
Original air-date: September 18th 2018.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and workplace incivility expert Sharone Bar-David discuss abrasive leaders and civility in the workplace.
Original air-date: August 21st 2018.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and workplace incivility expert Sharone Bar-David discuss abrasive leaders and civility in the workplace.
Original air-date: August 21st 2018.
In this extended episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and criminal lawyer John Struthers discuss the legalization of cannabis and the potential implications in the workplace.
Original air-date: July 17th 2018.
In this extended episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and criminal lawyer John Struthers discuss the legalization of cannabis and the potential implications in the workplace.
Original air-date: July 17th 2018.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and private investigator Axis Geffen discuss conducting investigations in the workplace.
Original air-date: June 19th 2018.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and private investigator Axis Geffen discuss conducting investigations in the workplace.
Original air-date: June 19th 2018.
In this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart and C. Michael Mitchell discuss Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act.
C. Michael Mitchell is a mediator, arbitrator and author of the book, "Changing Workplaces Review: An Agenda for Workplace Rights".
Original air-date: May 15th 2018.