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.
Albert Schultz of Toronto’s prestigious Soulpepper Theatre Company, resigned just hours after 4 women suing Schultz appeared at a press conference, detailing how a “culture shift” was behind their allegations of sexual harassment against him.
Four actresses represented by Tatha Swann and Alexi Wood describe years of harassment and assault while working for Soulpepper’s co-founder, who has been described as a ‘serial sexual predator’ in separate civil suits seeking millions of dollars in damages.
Chef Roberto Fracchioni sues Templar Hotel, which declared bankruptcy in May 2015 with more than $40 M in liabilities including monies owed to Fracchioni. Fracchioni’s lawyer, Tatha Swann, told the Star that his lawsuit against the hotel will be vigorously pursued.
The sexual assault allegations of Pastry Chef, Kate Burnham, represented by Tatha Swann, against a high end Toronto restaurant “generated a pointed but necessary discussion
Human Rights action by Kate Burhman, Toronto pastry chef, throws restaurant culture of systemic sexual harassment into public view, spurring cultural evolution in Canada’s restaurant kitchens.
Toronto pastry chef says she experienced sexual harassment at restaurant, including being called a “c–t,” having images of male genitalia drawn on her work station and being groped in a walk-in fridge. Kate Burnham, represented by Tatha Swann, made the allegations in an Ontario Human Rights Tribunal complaint filed against three former male managers at Weslodge restaurant.
