by Andriessen & Associates | Sep 19, 2023 | Our Take on Things
Employment law in Ontario serves as an important framework to protect the rights and interests of both employees and employers in the province. Understanding these laws is crucial for managing a workforce in Ontario. Key Points: 1. Employment Standards Act, 2000...
by Andriessen & Associates | Sep 12, 2023 | Our Take on Things
So ….. not gonna lie. When I read the headline in an Ontario lawyer paper that two law firms I frequently have employment litigation files with are fighting it out at the OLRB about whether paralegals are entitled to vacation pay, I had to dive in and learn...
by Andriessen & Associates | Sep 5, 2023 | Our Take on Things
After a party has been served with the Plaintiff’s Claim and they serve and file their Defence, the matter gets placed into the queue by the Court to schedule a mandatory Settlement Conference. The purposes of the Settlement Conference are:1. To settle the matter;2....
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 29, 2023 | Our Take on Things
I have a few files with counsel that make me smile. These counsel will speak aggressively on the record, state their positions and argue passionately for their case. Once the argument is done, we are completely friendly with each other and to the casual...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 22, 2023 | Our Take on Things
How is it that the summer months are already almost over? Did you get to do everything you wanted to? Did you have some projects you wanted to get done and actually completed them? If you are anything like me, then you feel that maybe you wasted the...
