Canadian employers are facing a storm of uncertainty as talk of tariffs and a trade war with the United States rise — with U.S. President Donald Trump enacting a 25 …
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Lured away: Inducement can haunt employers for years to come, says Rudner
Employers who are eager to poach top talent could be on a collision course with a potentially expensive legal concept known as “inducement.” That’s because, when jobseekers are wooed away …
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David Gelles has joined Markham, Ont.-based Rudner Law as an associate. The firm, founded by Stuart Rudner, made the announcement in a LinkedIn post — stating it was “thrilled to …
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Courts have repeatedly breached 24-month cap on notice periods, specialized skills might be the factor: Rudner
In several recent decisions, courts have awarded workers reasonable notice periods that extend beyond 24 months — which has widely been viewed as an unofficial cap on damages, barring extraordinary …
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ADR can be faster, easier route to find amicable solutions to workplace disputes: Rudner
Workplaces are complex environments — and fertile ground for disputes. But courts aren’t the only way to settle disagreements between management and workers when things go south. Alternative Dispute Resolution …
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Turning down the heat: Third-party mediation can resolve workplace conflict, repair relationships
By Todd Humber Disputes in the workplace are inevitable. From contract misunderstandings to workplace harassment claims, they can be financially and emotionally taxing for employers and workers alike. In the …