Fire Away

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, Foo...

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 (an...

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.c...

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 c...

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   ___________________________________________...

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. #emplo...

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 w...

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 compensa...

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 nav...

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...

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...

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 c...

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 discipl...

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  _________________________________________________________...

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...

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 __________________________________...

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. _______________________________________________________________________ Make sure you Like our Rudner Law Facebook page and Subscribe to our YouTube channel in order to receive notifications when the episodes go live. ABOUT RUDNER LAW: At Rudner Law,...

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-p...

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.