The Rudner Law Podcast

Stuart is joined by Yashar Daf & Kent Peel to discuss AI in the workplace fears and concerns. Guests: Kent Peel Law Professor Seneca Polytechnic https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/ Yashar Daf Co-Founder and CEO Kolabrya AI https://www.kolabrya.com 

Stuart is joined by Mishkin Berteig and Greg Bertrand for a discussion on AI and how it impacts the world of work and beyond.  Guests: Mishkin Berteig CEO, President and Co-founder Berteig Consulting Inc. https://www.berteig.com/  Greg Bertrand  CEO and Founding Partner Business Cloud Inc. https://businesscloud.ca/ 

Forensic accountants Edward Nagel and Avi Kamath join Stuart for a discussion on advancements in corporate fraud, from common schemes to prevention tools and red flags for business owners.  Guests: Edward Nagel Managing Director Delta Consulting Group www.delta-cgi.com  Avi Kamath Associate Director Delta Consulting Group www.delta-cgi.com  _______________________________________________________________________ At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients. But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors. 905-209-6999 https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/ Produced by LegalTube in association with LawyerLocate.ca Inc.

Bekhor Management's Mindset Mastery is a crash course in mental fitness, designed to improve work performance, professional relationships and wellness in the workplace. Sandra Bekhor and Mark Edgar join Stuart to discuss mental fitness strategies that can improve employment relationships.  Guests: Sandra Bekhor Practice Management Coach Bekhor Management www.bekhor.ca Mark Edgar Co-founder future foHRward   www.futurefohrward.com _______________________________________________________________________ At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients. But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors. 905-209-6999 www.rudnerlaw.ca Produced by LegalTube in association with LawyerLocate.ca Inc.

U.S. companies are making headlines for pulling back their DEI efforts. Stuart is joined by Pamela McElvane and Rakesh Tiku for a conversation about diversity hiring and what's going on right now.

Stuart, Brittany, David and Alex are exchanging gifts with you this episode, 12 Gifts of Employment Law to be exact. What are some things that employers need to know as 2024 ends? What legislative changes are coming up in 2025 that affect employers and employees? Tune in to find out. 

Stuart is joined by Alexander Gonçalves of Rippling, a workforce management software company, to talk about the use of corporate credit cards, and what employers should know about detecting and managing fraud.  Learn more about Rippling: https://www.rippling.com/en-CA Learn more about Rippling's Visa Corporate Cards: https://www.rippling.com/en-CA/corporate-cards _______________________________________________________________________ At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients. But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors. 905-209-6999

Allison Venditti, a Toronto career coach and HR expert, joins the podcast to talk about Moms At Work, Canada's largest community for working mothers. _______________________________________________________________________ Make sure you Like our Rudner Law Facebook page and Subscribe to our YouTube channel in order to receive notifications when the episodes go live. ABOUT RUDNER LAW: At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients. But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors. Tel: 905-209-6999 Website: https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/

Peter Cusimano, a Toronto business lawyer, joins Stuart for a discussion on the HR issues that should be considered when starting, buying, or selling a business.    ABOUT RUDNER LAW: At Rudner Law, we see employment relationships as an extension of your interpersonal ones. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a multi-national corporation, a start-up, a family business or a non-profit organization. We recognize that interpersonal relationships are complicated. This is why we focus all our energy and resources into mastering the practice of Employment Law, also referred to as HR or Workplace Law. Our lawyers have substantial knowledge, expertise and experience in Employment law and pride themselves in focusing on the practical and business concerns of our clients. But we make sure that we look beyond just the law and work with our clients to help them make well-reasoned decisions based on all the relevant factors. Tel: 905-209-6999 Website: https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/

Stuart is joined by Andrew Elias, a Toronto partner at Lerners Personal Injury LLC, for a discussion on the overlapping issues between disability benefits and employment law.

Murray Miskin, a personal injury and insurance litigation lawyer joins the podcast. Murray has a history with employment law and is also an experienced arbitrator and mediator. In this episode, Stuart and Murray talk about wrongful dismissal claims and what it looks like to resolve them outside of the courts.

Brittany is joined by Jacqueline Bart, an immigration law specialist and managing partner of BARTLAW LLP. This episode will look at employer compliance requirements as well as penalties for non-compliance.

Brittany is back as host and she is joined by Lorin MacDonald! Lorin is a Human Rights Lawyer and a champion for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. Ahead of National Access Ability Week, this episode will celebrate achievement as well as identify key initiatives that require more awareness. 

Stuart is joined by Mark Robins, a Canadian business owner and employer, to answer some frequently asked questions that are top of mind right now in Canadian employment law. 

Stuart is joined by Karin Hiscock, a consultant at Cowan Insurance Group, for a conversation on benefits fraud, treating misuse of benefits as workplace misconduct, and ‘ghost employees'. 

Stuart is joined by Axis Geffen of Axis Vero Incorporated for a discussion on workplace investigations and interviews, with a focus on how to handle the difficult ones. Like & Subscribe www.rudnerlaw.ca

In this update, Stuart talks about the legal implications of being called a manager, supervisor, or director.

Stuart is back! And he's joined by Colm Brannigan for a discussion on how to effectively use mediation and arbitration to resolve employment disputes.

Quiet quitting. Rage applying. You've heard them all - but what do these buzzwords mean, if anything, in a legal context? In this episode, Brittany Taylor and Geoffrey Lowe are explaining these trendy concepts from an employment law perspective.    If you think you might need an employment lawyer, you probably do. Visit www.rudnerlaw.ca to learn more.

John Rodriguez returns for a discussion on why compassionate interview skills are the difference maker for workplace investigations; plus, we explore the mental health advocacy side of his work and why that is so important in the workplace. 

An engaging and informative webinar that delves into crucial topics related to the evolving world of work. This session will explore the ever-relevant subjects of remote and hybrid work, as well as the innovative concept of a 4-day work week, including the associated pay and legal considerations.

Brittany Taylor is joined by John Rodriguez, founder of Empathic Security Cultures LLC.  https://www.empathicsecuritycultures.com/

Stuart is joined by employment lawyer and litigator Sean Bawden for a discussion on strategic mediation, and what both counsel and parties need to know in order to be successful.

Dr. Catherine Connelly is professor of organizational behaviour at the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Her research focuses on the attitudes, behaviours, and experiences of non-standard workers (e.g., temporary agency workers, contractors, temporary foreign workers), the effects of leadership styles on leader well-being, and knowledge hiding in organizations.

It may seem as though violence is becoming more prevalent, with increasingly more headlines about incidence taking places in schools and other workplaces. Denise Koster is back on the show to talk about threat assessment, security, and managing internal or external threats to workplaces.

Brittany Taylor chats with Nicole Stibbe about her work at Soulwork Alliance, and how to tell whether your employee disengagement is really a result of a larger workplace culture issue - plus, where to start to address it! 

Stuart Rudner is joined by DEI consultant and corporate speaker Risha Grant for a discussion on our own unconscious bias and how we can work through that to create safer spaces, where everyone feels respected and included - especially at work!

Originally presented on May 10th 2023 An overview of dismissals - with cause, without cause, and constructive - so you can understand your rights and adopt a strategic approach. Topics include: - Why are most termination clauses in employment contracts not worth the paper they are printed on? - When can you "fire" someone for just cause? - Is severance really a month of salary per year of service? - Are you entitled to bonuses even after dismissal? Dismissals remain the most misunderstood area of HR Law, and yet it is also the most dangerous. Getting it wrong can expose an organization to substantial liability and can cause someone to lose out on tens of thousands of dollars. Despite that, most people and organizations don't get proper advice, choosing to act before they understand their rights and obligations and costing themselves a lot by doing so. We will explain how to assess severance obligations and post-termination entitlements, how to minimize termination costs, when just cause for dismissal exists, and how you can dismiss someone without meaning to by changing the terms of their employment. You will find out why we say that although the threshold is high, "just cause is not a lost cause". Lastly, attendees will learn why we say that the majority of termination clauses in Ontario are unenforceable, and how to ensure that you can rely on yours. www.rudnerlaw.ca

This update, which was supposed to be Stuart's latest rant, focuses on performance improvement plans and why employers shouldn't use them in bad faith, just to build a file for dismissal or cut compensation - these are recipes for liability.

Stuart Rudner is joined by Cameron Atlas, a talented musician, fantastic speaker and highly sought-after coach, for an insightful discussion on performance and motivation.

In this update, Stuart talks about why an otherwise valid employment contract may not be valid if the employee's duties and responsibilities have changed - even if their title remains the same.

Stuart Rudner is joined by Mark Canes, president and CEO of Blue Link, for a discussion on cybersecurity issues among employees - especially when employees are working in remote and hybrid models.

In this update, Stuart talks about frustration of contract - and to be clear, that doesn't mean someone is frustrated. Frustration of a contract occurs at law when the circumstances change and it becomes impossible to fulfill.

Stuart Rudner is joined by Carlos Cadogan and Shawnee Love for a conversation about the modern workplace and how people approach conflict, whether it be microaggressions, offensive jokes, or harassment claims, and what we can do to not only navigate this kind of toxicity, but make positive change away from toxicity in the workplace.

It might be the start of a new year, but several employers are still relying on the modern-day clock for evaluating productivity. Nadia joined Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron to talk about time theft. Originally aired January 30th 2023. All rights belong to CFRA Ottawa, iHeart Radio and Bell Media.

How can employers navigate downsizing and layoffs with low or no risk? Stuart is joined by Frank Newman and Brian Epstein of Newman HR. They're going to be talking you through downsizing and layoffs and discussing how to navigate these situations safely as an employer to limit your risk.

Nadia talks about using technology to conduct virtual dismissals - like using Zoom to fire a worker who is remote, hybrid, or even on leave.

Stuart and the Rudner Law Team join together for a look at popular Christmas movies and how some of them are HR nightmares.

Remember that episode of Friends where Ross tries to move a couch up the stairs, and ends up screaming "pivot, pivot, pivot!" at Chandler and Rachel? That's become a frequently quoted scene. The HR world has become a big supporter of pivoting, and in this video, Nadia talks about how employers can pivot through changes, like the pandemic, without risking constructive dismissal claims.

Stuart Rudner and Brittany Taylor join forces to bring you an employment law legislative update. From Bill 27 to Bill 88 and beyond, this is what employers and employees need to be mindful of now and in the coming months.

Stuart has heard people say they'd rather bankrupt a company than pay a plaintiff the severance they're seeking - but he usually takes this with a big grain of salt. However, in one Alberta case, this is exactly what the company tried to do.

Whether you're an employee or an employer, you've probably encountered an accommodation situation. Perhaps as an employee, you need some form of accommodation but are unsure as to how to proceed. In this video, Nadia outlines the concept of “duty to accommodate” and talks about an employee's responsibilities under this duty. 

If you're a remote worker, is it okay to lie to your employer about being at home when you're really working from an exotic location? It might sound pretty harmless, especially if you get your work done. But Stuart has some concerns that you should be aware of before you make a big move.

Stuart Rudner with an employment law update of a different kind. He's here with his top tips for winning at mediation - a growing part of his practice. Watch Fire Away Season 2 Episode 1, Employment Mediation Tips & Strategies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU9zuMA2fic https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/alternative-dispute-resolution/

Did Bell Media handle the termination of Lisa LaFlamme correctly? In this episode of Fire Away, Stuart is joined by Eric Yaverbaum, CEO of Ericho Communications, for a discussion on handling terminations, especially when they're high profile, and how not to fire an employee.

What is it costing you not to listen? We're joined by Christine Miles, CEO and founder of EQuipt, for a discussion on workplace communication and connection.

We all know there is a duty on the part of an employer to act in good faith in the course of a dismissal. In this video update, Stuart talks about what happens when an employer is found to have acted in bad faith.

Workplace investigations have taken on tremendous importance in the world of HR. Failing to investigate, or failing to investigate properly, can result in significant liability. Nadia explains how and when to conduct them, as well as some best practices for employers.

How do you define success? Brittany Taylor and Nadia Zaman chat about Nadia's LinkedIn newsletter, Secret Sauce for Success, and what she has learned about success and inspiration from the project. 

Stuart is joined by Jennifer Bloch, a certified leadership and executive coach, for a discussion on mastering difficult conversations and becoming conflict-confident. Jennifer is the Principal, and Founder of Touchpoint Leadership Coaching. She has spent over twenty years coaching leaders across multiple sectors, from Consumer Packaged Goods to Palliative Care. Her perspective is broad and unique to both corporate and healthcare industries. A graduate of McGill University and Royal Roads University, Jennifer's professional journey as a Human Resource Manager, a Health Practitioner, and a Certified Executive Coach brings a unique perspective to organizations on interpersonal relationships. Her multidisciplinary experience provides Leaders with a holistic viewpoint of the various ways people engage in and deal with conflict. Jennifer believes that there are three basic principles that lead to mastering difficult conversations. Find out how these three principles can help you build resilience and engage in gut-wrenching conversations with confidence instead of antacids.

Stuart is joined by Lorin MacDonald, human rights lawyer and disability advocate, for a conversation about accommodation and inclusion. For decades, human rights lawyer Lorin MacDonald has demonstrated leadership, passion, and commitment to accessibility and inclusion in her volunteer and professional activities, all informed by her lived experience as a woman born with profound hearing loss. Recognized as one of Canada's disability leaders, Lorin has made many aware of the challenges faced by Canadians with disabilities during COVID-19, in addition to her human rights and accessibility presentations.  For the past three years, Lorin has been a nominee for Canadian Lawyer magazine's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in the Human Rights category, named to the list in 2021. Also last year, the Women's Executive Network included Lorin as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100. In May 2022, the Law Society of Ontario bestowed upon Lorin the Law Society Medal, its highest honour, for outstanding service in recognition of her work to make the profession more accessible and inclusive.