by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 11, 2009 | Corporate documentation, Employment issues
As the holiday season is quickly approaching the issue of the Employer’s liability for accidents that can be traced back, even remotely to drinking at a holiday party hosted by the Employer or simply having a beer or two, or spiked Egg Nog is something you need...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 3, 2009 | Corporate documentation, Employment issues, Litigation
In Ontario, and in most Canadian jurisdictions, the law allows an employer to end a contract of employment, and to thereby terminate an employee, at any time. If the termination is for cause, then you had better be ready to prove it. If the termination is without...
by Andriessen & Associates | Oct 8, 2009 | Employment issues
Last week’s televised revelation by David Letterman regarding his affairs with former staffers has brought considerable attention to the issue of workplace romance – and all of the problems that come along with it. But from a legal perspective, how should you,...
by Andriessen & Associates | Oct 1, 2009 | Employment issues
Word out of the newspapers this morning is that H1N1 is now in the Greater Toronto, Hamilton & London areas of Ontario. While you likely have a sense of what this means for you in your personal life (I suggest buying stock in antibacterial gel companies) you may...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 28, 2009 | Employment issues
Many employment contracts contain provisions restricting the ability of the employee to compete directly with an employer following the termination of the employment agreement. The law has always been at least slightly uncertain in this area as courts have often had...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 7, 2009 | Copyright & Trade-mark, Corporate documentation, Employment issues, Litigation
16 1/2 years ago I started this law firm and from day one it has earned a reputation for being different from the average law firm. I’m feeling nostalgic, so I’m taking up blog time to wax poetic about our firm philosophy and why we are a great law firm...
