Publications

New Legislation Increases Award Cap to Terminated Employees By     Civita Gauley & Leanne Standryk   Terminated employees who are seeking compensation reflective of termination pay, statutory severance pay and unpaid wages owed to them often find themselves seeking out the assistance of the Ministry of Labour (MOL), Employment Standards Branch (ESB). The choice of the […] Read More

Copy Cats Can Hurt Your Business – Are Your Brand and Ideas Protected? By Robert Galloway You have incorporated your business, you are providing a great product or service, and you have a catchy business name, brand, and slogan to attract customers, but how do you protect against your competitors misappropriating your slogan, brand, and […] Read More

IS IT TIME TO FORM A PARTNERSHIP? by Rob Galloway   Starting a business can be a daunting task. There are many questions which need to be answered and procedures that must be put in place. But before you can move forward setting up your business, you must first decide what form of business organization […] Read More

Leanne Standryk It has long been recognized by the courts that the employment relationship is often considered essential to an individual’s sense of identity. This is the primary reason that employers are held to a high standard when it comes to dealing with employees. Failure to meet this standard whether intended or not can bring […] Read More

Why Choosing A Local Personal Injury Lawyer Is In Your Best Interest!   You, or a loved one have been injured, and it may be a natural inclination to think that a big city lawyer will fight for you and get better results in your case. That is simply not the truth. In fact, finding […] Read More

CAR ACCIDENT 101 – NOW IS THE TIME TO USE YOUR CELL!!!   If you have been injured in a car accident, there are certain things you must be aware of in proceeding with an insurance claim in Ontario. A serious personal injury can have a devastating impact on the victim of a car accident […] Read More

Last Fall, the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014 was passed, which in turn has amended the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). The amendments reduce the hurdles faced by employees who seek a remedy through the Ministry of Labour however has also established several important deadlines including an Employer posting requirements. One of […] Read More

Sheila P. Marcantonio is on the cover of Health, Wellness & Safety Magazine. Read the cover story: Helping With The Hurt     Read More

by Vita Gauley   The past year has pushed issues of workplace sexual harassment into the spotlight and became a topic of National news and considerable discussion. In response to the overwhelming media attention, several large corporations drop endorsements of those individuals affiliated with the allegations, media outlets align in the heavily scrutinized dissection of […] Read More