Legal Matters Interviews Swann Law
August 4, 2023
Should you sue for disability benefits or seek accommodation? Swann Law and Leanne Goldstein, Disability Lawyer, share their insights in an attempt to eliminate the
Blog & Media Appearances
We are regularly asked for comments on employment issues of the day, and regarding high-profile cases we are involved with.
Below are posts, media appearance and other employment law updates from Swann Law.
TDSB launches probe into employee suicide
July 21, 2023
The suicide of a former high school principal who claimed his reputation was “systematically demolished” by harassment he experienced during an anti-racism training session is a reminder to employers of their obligation to investigate allegations of wrongdoing thoroughly.
Terminated employee ordered to pay employer $2,600 due to time theft
July 15, 2023
In a recent case, a British Columbia tribunal ordered a terminated employee to pay her former employer more than $2,600 after tracking software showed she engaged in time theft while working remotely, reports the Globe and Mail (article linked below).
Do’s and Don’ts of non-solicitation and non-competition agreements
July 4, 2023
Understanding the do’s and don’ts of non-solicitation and non-competition agreements is essential to safeguard yourself from potential lawsuits.
Lawyer argues case based on fictional ChatGPT cases
June 27, 2023
A New York lawyer is facing a court hearing after he filed a legal brief containing references to non-existent legal cases, BBC reports. The lawyer admitted he used ChatGPT to research cases, telling the court he was “unaware that its content could be false.”
Employer’s Duty to Accommodate
June 25, 2023
Both employees and employers should understand the duty to accommodate and the steps employers must take to ensure they fulfill their obligations under human rights legislation.
