Some Common Questions from Businesses as Ontario Starts to Re-Open

by Andriessen & Associates | May 5, 2020 | Employment issues, Our Take on Things

Our firm is starting to get some repeat questions as we inch (shouldn’t it be cm, as we’re Canadian) towards some kind of re-opening of the Ontario economy. As such, we’re happy to answer some of the most popular questions here: Can an employee refuse to return to...

You Can Complain, But You Cannot (Usually) Hide at the HRTO

by Andriessen & Associates | Mar 3, 2020 | Employment issues, Our Take on Things

If you aren’t savvy with acronyms, the “HRTO” is the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. This Tribunal deals with claims of discrimination and harassment brought under the Ontario Human Rights Code.  As business lawyers we have seen a dramatic increase in the...

The Good Lawyer (Part 3)

by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 11, 2018 | Commercial Leasing, Corporate documentation, Employment issues, Estate Planning, Law Practice Program, Litigation, Our Take on Things

I know it’s been a few weeks (during which time we’ve eaten all of our Halloween candy and done a lot of black Friday shopping) but here we are again for our third installment of “The Good Lawyer.” During our previous discussions on what makes for a good lawyer, we...

So you’re applying for a “law job”

by Andriessen & Associates | May 29, 2018 | Employment issues, Our Take on Things

Our firm is currently going through the second round of interviews for our jr litigator/solicitor position.  As the position is a junior position, we were overwhelmed (almost) with applications and had to whittle them down for the first round interview process....

Why are Law Clerks important?

by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 8, 2017 | Articling, Corporate documentation, Employment issues, Law Practice Program

When I was in grade 8 and asked what I wanted to be when I grow up, I knew that it was to work in a law firm. I knew I didn’t want to become a lawyer, or be part of Reception (not that there is anything wrong with that!). I knew I didn’t want to go to Court, but...

Employers change is on the horizon in Ontario (aka the light at the end of the tunnel is a train)

by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 6, 2017 | Employment issues

In Ontario, some significant changes are being proposed to the Employment Standards Act – the important words is “proposed” in that sentence, there is time for Employers to chime in with their thoughts. Our firm does not represent Employees in...