by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 13, 2022 | Our Take on Things
Most employers know that they need a clear and enforceable employment agreement with their employees, but many forget the importance of workplace policies. Let’s start with the policies you must have in the workplace – these are mandated by legislation. Among the list...
by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 6, 2022 | Our Take on Things
I’m going to get a little personal here, but it’s for a very good reason. A close family member of mine over that last year and a half has been on a leave of absence more than they have been actually working. In June of 2021, they suffered a massive heart attack...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 29, 2022 | Our Take on Things
As a former tax-lawyer, one thing that never fails to surprise me is how often intelligent and sophisticated clients fail to consider the tax implications of multimillion-dollar deals and transactions. I remember working on a file with a client who had recently sold...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 22, 2022 | Our Take on Things
The other day we received a Notice of Trial from the Court. The date of the Trial was November 1, 2022 at 8:30am. However, the Notice of Trial was dated November 7, 2022. This brought on some confusion, especially since the Settlement Conference in...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 15, 2022 | Our Take on Things
There was a time when a Blog with this title was only, ever about Small Claims Court. That’s not the case today. In Ontario, the Rules of Civil Procedure govern steps in a lawsuit. The Associate Judges and Judges interpret and apply those Rules and in the past,...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 8, 2022 | Our Take on Things
(Alternate Title: Voter Turnout – SHOW THE F UP!) In light of the recent Municipal Election, I’ve swapped my law student hat for my political hat, and I decided to write this week’s blog on the importance of voter turnout and participation. The Association of...
