Recognizing and Navigating a Toxic Workplace
August 14, 2024
Bullying, harassment, unreasonable workloads and chronic stress are all hallmarks of a toxic workplace.
Blog & Media Appearances
We are regularly asked for comments on employment issues of the day, and regarding high-profile cases we are involved with.
Welcoming Lucinda Bendu!
July 12, 2024
Swann Law is delighted to welcome Lucinda Bendu as an Associate Lawyer.
HRTO Awards $20,000 for Age Discrimination to Fired Water Taxi Driver
July 10, 2024
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has awarded a fired water taxi driver $20,000 in damages for age discrimination after the company told him it was “going with younger people now.”
Long-Term Employee Wins Severance Case: Employer Fails to Prove Mitigation
June 29, 2024
A court victory for an office worker fired after 35 years of service is a classic example of the difficulty employers will face proving a failure to mitigate in cases involving very long-term employees.
Understanding Workplace Harassment: Key Steps to Protect Yourself
June 25, 2024
Nearly half (47%) of women and almost one-third (31%) of men report experiencing harassment or sexual assault in the workplace, according to Statistics Canada.
