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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. Like & Subscribe www.rudnerlaw.ca

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: - Why are most termination clauses in employment contracts not worth the paper they are printed on? - When can you "fire" someone for just cause? - Is severance really a month of salary per year of service?...

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.