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Fire AwayThe Use of Subscriptions Arrangements and the Death of the Billable Hour • Fire Away Episode 99In today's episode, Stuart is joined by Mathew Kerbis - The Subscription Attorney - to explore the ongoing evolution of how legal services are being billed. They also discuss how automation and AIs are impacting the legal billing model. Will we see the end of the billable hour?
Guest Mathew Kerbis, The Subscription Attorney and CEO of Practi. https://subscriptionattorney.com/
http://mathewkerbis.com/
https://www.lawsubscribed.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerbisverse/
https://kerbisverse.com/#podcaststuff
https://www.instagram.com/mathewkerbis/
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2026-04-2143 minFire AwayMental Health Issues in the Workplace • Fire Away Episode 98In today’s episode, Stuart and his guests discuss mental health issues in the workplace, which seem more prevalent than ever. We have come a long way in recognizing mental health issues and supporting those who suffer from them, but we still have a long way to go. Stuart and his guests delve deeper into these issues.
Guest - Mark Biron is the CEO of the Psych Company Mark transitioned out of the corporate world and “always had the long-term goal of working in healthcare to make a direct and positive difference in the lives of others whil...
2026-03-1747 min
Devil's Advocate: Lawyer v. Lawyer Game ShowLawyers Debate Influencer Culture, SEO Warfare & “Gravlune” | Geoff Lowe vs. Stuart RudnerWelcome back to Devil’s Advocate, the business comedy podcast where sharp legal minds are forced to defend arguments they’d normally shred in court.
In this episode, Canadian employment lawyers Stuart Rudner and Geoff Lowe of Rudner Law step into the arena for a marketing-meets-ethics showdown. The Wheel of Misfortune spins up hot topics including influencer culture, AI in law, Google Ads warfare, and whether brands should take a stance on social issues or stay comfortably neutral.
Naturally, things escalate. ChatGPT makes a cameo. “It depends” becomes a recurring character. And a completely fabricated word ent...
2026-03-0525 minFire AwayHealth Care Issues for Employers in Canada and the USA • Fire Away Episode 97In this episode of Fire Away, we are joined by Donovan Pyle, founder and CEO of Health Compass Consulting, and author of "Fixing Healthcare". Donovan was named 2025 Benefits Advisor of the Year by the Validation Institute, and he's a thought leader helping mid-size businesses save an average of $1,856 per employee annually.
#employmentlaw #healthcare
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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...
2026-02-1739 minFire AwayEmployment and Compensation • Fire Away Episode 96In this episode of Fire Away, we dive into the fascinating world of compensation design and HR innovation. Our guest, Scott Trumpolt, is the Managing Director and Principal Consultant at Trumpolt Compensation Design Solutions (TCDS). With over 30 years of experience, Scott has transformed compensation planning and HR strategies across global markets, from North America to Europe and beyond.
#employmentlaw #compensation
About Scott Trumpolt
Scott’s background includes 18 years in corporate HR leadership roles across the U.S. and Germany, followed by over a decade of consulting across North America, Europe, Asia Pac...
2026-01-2040 minFire Away2025 Year in Review & A Look Ahead to 2026 • Fire Away Episode 95 Part 2In Part 2 of this episode of Fire Away, Stuart and the firm’s lawyers discuss employment law updates from 2025, as well as look to the future by discussing what 2026 is expected to bring.
What to Expect in 2026:
New job posting requirements/other legislative updates (Brittany Taylor)
AI - Future-Proofing your Workplace (David Gelles)
Litigation - Increase in Small Claims Court limits will impact where some employment law cases are filed (Geoffrey Lowe)
Court/tribunal schedules
Changes to the Rules (Alex Minkin)
Return to office mandates (Nadia Zaman)
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2025-12-1637 minFire Away2025 Year in Review & A Look Ahead to 2026 • Fire Away Episode 95 Part 1In Part 1 of this episode of Fire Away, Stuart and the firm’s lawyers discuss employment law updates from 2025, as well as look to the future by discussing what 2026 is expected to bring. The 2025 employment law updates discussed include:
Termination clauses (David Gelles)
Constructive Dismissals (Nadia Zaman)
Mitigation (Geoffrey Lowe)
Accommodation (Nadia Zaman)
Damages - post-dismissal compensation (Alex Minkin)
Return to office, hybrid and remote work (Nadia Zaman)
Legislation (Brittany Taylor)
Terminations - Cause, notice periods (Stuart Rudner)
Investigation (Geoffrey Lowe)
Damages - discussion of general damages (Alex Minkin)
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2025-12-161h 12Fire AwayCommon HR Questions Asked By Business Owners • Fire Away Episode 94In this episode of Fire Away, Stuart welcomed guests - Jill Bartley and Ryan Ellis - for an engaging discussion centered around questions about HR that are often asked by business owners.
The conversation is dynamic and insightful, as the three delve into various challenges and best practices in human resources. Listeners gain valuable perspectives and practical advice to assist in effectively navigating the complexities of managing human capital.
Where to Find the Guests:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbartley/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-ellis-techconnex/
#hr #employmentlaw
2025-11-1835 minFire AwayCan the Practice of Law Evolve into Humour? • Fire Away Episode 93This month Stuart and his guest, Marcel Strigberger, chat about his book: "First, Let’s Kill the Lawyer Jokes: An Attorney’s Irreverent Serious Look at the Legal Universe".
Marcel is a retired Toronto area litigation lawyer, and his book is a humourous and philosophical look behind the curtain of the justice system from his eyes.
Where to Find Marcel:
https://marcelshumour.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelstrigberger/
2025-10-2131 minFire AwayLegal Industry Podcasting and Marketing • Fire Away Episode 92Stuart and his guests, Jared Correia and Mark Robins, have a discussion about podcasting & marketing for the legal industry. They discuss how marketing has changed over the years, and they provide some insight into the impacts on promoting services in the legal vertical market, along with other industries. #podcasting #legalmarketing
Guest: Jared D. Correia, Esq. is the Founder and CEO of Red Cave Law Firm Consulting. He is a former practicing attorney, and has been advising lawyers and law firms for over a decade. Learn more: https://redcavelegal.com/about/
2025-09-1650 minFire Away"Congrats! You've Been Promoted". Are You Ready To Be A Leader? • Fire Away Episode 91Stuart is joined by author and former VP of US Delivery Operation in the US at UPS, Noel Massie. They discuss some of the challenges faced with promotions into a leadership role.
Getting promoted is one of the most exciting events in a career. Yet many are placed in the role without any knowledge of what it takes to be a leader, let alone a great leader. You’re expected to sink or swim, and most companies don’t provide any support or leadership training either before or after the promotion.
About Noel Massie
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2025-08-1940 minFire AwayExploring the Intersections of Employment and Criminal Law • Fire Away Episode 90Criminal defence lawyer, Mitchell Worsoff, and Assistant Crown Attorney, Henry Poon, join Stuart for an exploration of where employment law and criminal law intersect.
Guests:
Mitchell Worsoff
Worsoff Law Firm https://www.worsofflaw.ca/
Mitchell Worsoff has been practising as a criminal defence lawyer defending individuals charged with criminal, regulatory, administrative, and professional disciplinary matters across the Province of Ontario.
Henry Poon, Assistant Crown Attorney, Ministry of the Attorney General
2025-07-1535 minFire AwayRecent Employment Law Case in Ontario ・ Fire Away Episode 89Brittany Taylor is joined by Rudner Law associates, Nadia Zaman and David Gilles, to discuss recent employment law cases and new Ontario employment laws. Discussion includes:
New Sick Leave Policy: Everything You Need to Know (effective June 19th)
No Canadian Experience Needed: Ontario's Game-Changing Job Rule
Canada's New Long-Term Illness Leave Explained
Enforceable Termination Clauses
2025-06-1742 minFire AwayArtificial Intelligence in the Workplace Fears & Concerns ・ Fire Away Episode 88Stuart 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
2025-05-1939 minFire AwayArtificial Intelligence, Real Considerations ・ Fire Away Episode 87Stuart 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/
2025-04-1646 minFire AwayCryptocurrency, Financial Misconduct, and Corporate Fraud... Oh My! ・ Fire Away Episode 86Forensic 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
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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...
2025-03-1840 minFire AwayMindset Mastery & How ‘Mental Fitness’ Impacts Employment Relationships ・ Fire Away Episode 85Bekhor 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
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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 mu...
2025-02-1842 minFire AwayDiversity Hiring & What is Happening to DEI Right Now • Fire Away S7E12U.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.
2025-01-2235 minFire Away12 Gifts of Employment Law ~ HOLIDAY EPISODE • Fire Away S7E11Stuart, 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.
2024-12-1846 minFire AwayCorporate Card Fraud: How to Find It, Handle It, and Prevent it From Happening • Fire Away E10Stuart 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
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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 re...
2024-11-2933 minFire AwayMoms at Work: Building Careers, Fostering Community, and Where Employment Law Fits In • Fire Away S07E09Allison Venditti, a Toronto career coach and HR expert, joins the podcast to talk about Moms At Work, Canada’s largest community for working mothers.
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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 in...
2024-10-1630 minFire AwayMind Your Business: HR Issues When Starting, Buying, or Selling • Fire Away S7E08Peter 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...
2024-09-2337 minFire AwayDisability Benefits & Employment Law: What You Need to Know • Fire Away S7E07Stuart 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.
2024-08-2635 minFire AwayResolving Wrongful Dismissal Claims Outside the Courts • Fire Away S7E06Murray 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.
2024-07-1836 minFire AwayFrequently Asked Questions with A Canadian Business Owner/Employer • Fire Away S7E03Stuart 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.
2024-04-1732 minFire AwayEmployers Beware: Benefits Fraud + ‘Ghost Employees’ • Fire Away S7E02Stuart 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’.
2024-03-2727 minFire AwayWorkplace Investigations and Interviews + How to Handle the Difficult Ones • Fire Away S7E01Stuart 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.
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2024-02-2130 minFire AwayWhat's in a name? Legally speaking, you may not want that fancy job title.In this update, Stuart talks about the legal implications of being called a manager, supervisor, or director.
2024-01-1703 minFire AwayFire Away: Effective use of mediation & arbitration in employment disputes.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.
2024-01-1736 minFire AwayWhen and Where We Work - Rudner Law WebinarAn 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.
2023-11-1557 min
The LegalTube PodcastStuart Rudner on Digital Marketing & Going Remote • LegalTube Podcast Ep. 1Mark talks to Stuart Rudner about being a legal social media influencer, getting comfortable hosting his own show, and why Matthews is a better NHL forward than McDavid.
Stuart Rudner is an employment lawyer, mediator, and founder of Rudner Law in Markham, Ontario. For more information, visit www.rudnerlaw.ca.
For more information about LawyerLocate, and how we can help you get your law firm more visible online, visit www.lawyerlocate.ca.
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2023-10-3135 minFire AwayFire Away: security culture in today’s workplaces.Brittany Taylor is joined by John Rodriguez, founder of Empathic Security Cultures LLC.
https://www.empathicsecuritycultures.com/
2023-10-1831 minFire AwayFire Away: tips, strategies, and best practices for a successful mediation.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.
2023-09-2633 minFire AwayFire Away: the experience of non-standard worker in today’s workplaces.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.
2023-09-1140 minFire AwayFire Away: security and threat assessment in the workplace.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.
2023-07-1933 minFire AwayFire Away: when employee disengagement is actually an EDI issue, and what to do about it!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!
2023-06-2131 minFire AwayFire Away: working through bias and making safe space at work.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!
2023-06-0934 minFire AwayYou’re Fired! The Webinar.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...
2023-05-1558 minFire AwayEmployers should not use performance improvement plans in bad faith.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.
2023-05-0209 minFire AwayFire Away: Managing performance and motivation, and setting ourselves up for success.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.
2023-04-1938 minFire AwayWhat you need to know about the ”change of substratum” doctrine and employment contracts.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.
2023-04-0405 minFire AwayFire Away: Detecting, handling, and preventing cybersecurity issues among employees.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.
2023-03-2235 minFire AwayAt what point is a contract ”frustrated”, and what does that mean?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.
2023-03-1308 minFire AwayFire Away: Navigating conflict and toxicity in the modern workplace.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.
2023-03-0833 minFire AwayTime Theft - Nadia on 580 CFRA Ottawa Now with Kristy CameronIt 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.
2023-02-1015 minFire AwayFire Away: Downsize without the downside.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.
2023-01-1831 minFire AwayUsing technology to conduct virtual dismissals.Nadia talks about using technology to conduct virtual dismissals - like using Zoom to fire a worker who is remote, hybrid, or even on leave.
2023-01-0303 minFire AwayFire Away: Holiday Show 2022Stuart and the Rudner Law Team join together for a look at popular Christmas movies and how some of them are HR nightmares.
2022-12-2347 minFire AwayPivot, pivot, PIVOT! How to make changes without risking constructive dismissal claims.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.
2022-11-2204 minFire AwayWhat are the latest employment law legislation updates? Brittany and Stuart join forces for Fire Away Season 5 Episode 10.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.
2022-11-2235 minFire AwayTrying to bankrupt a company rather than pay a plaintiff the severance they seek.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.
2022-11-1504 minFire AwayWhat are an employee’s responsibilities under the duty to accommodate?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.
2022-11-0703 minFire AwayShould you lie to your boss about how ”remote” you really are?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.
2022-11-0703 minFire AwayTop 12 Tips to WIN at Mediation!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/
2022-11-0712 minFire AwayDid Bell Media handle the termination of Lisa LaFlamme correctly? Eric Yaverbaum joins Fire Away Season 5 Episode 9.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.
2022-10-1933 minFire AwayWere you ever really taught how to listen? Christine Miles joins Fire Away Season 5 episode 8.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.
2022-10-1932 minFire AwayWhat happens when an employer is found to have acted in bad faith? Stuart looks at a recent example.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.
2022-10-0507 minFire AwayNadia talks about how and when to conduct workplace investigations.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.
2022-09-1905 minFire AwayIs there a secret sauce for success? Brittany and Nadia are here to find out.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.
2022-08-2430 minFire AwayMastering Difficult Conversations & Becoming Conflict-ConfidentStuart 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 ex...
2022-07-2033 minFire AwayAccommodation as a Conversation: Creating Welcoming WorkplacesStuart 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 bee...
2022-06-2229 minFire AwayYou Can’t Do That (At Work) On TV!Stuart Rudner and the Rudner Law Team look at some examples of workplace don'ts that you may recognize from pop culture and TV.
2022-06-0748 minFire AwayWill Smith & Chris Rock; Lessons About Workplace ViolenceStuart is joined by Brittany Taylor for a discussion on the Will Smith/Chris Rock incident at this year's Oscars Awards and the lessons about workplace violence it brought up.
2022-04-2836 minFire AwayRight to Disconnect Policies
In this update, Nadia Zaman talks about Right to Disconnect policies, which were introduced in the Working for Workers Act 2021, or Bill 27, and what this means for employers and employees.
2022-03-2907 minFire AwayRemote Work and Wellness: Beating the Sitting BluesBrittany Taylor is joined by Heather Skoll of Lifenotes Wisdom Inc. for a discussion on workplace wellness when that workplace is your home! Remote work can take its toll, and Heather comes well equipped to advise us on reducing strain, relieving stress and tension, while increasing productivity.
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2022-03-2830 minFire AwayCupid or Stupid: Does Workplace Romance Work?We're putting Cupid on trial in our post-Valentine's Day Fire Away show. Is workplace romance possible these days? Could you stop it if you tried? Stuart is joined by Jennifer Ansell and Eric Prydatok to discuss. What do you think?
2022-02-2235 minFire AwayKyle Beach and the Chicago Blackhawks: Lessons for HR/EmployersStuart is joined by John Curtis and Larissa Donovan. John is a lawyer, mediator, investigator, and former Olympic athlete in the sport of sailing whose practice is focused on resolving workplace conflict. Larissa is an articling student currently working with John; she is a Board Member of the Dandelion Initiative, which focuses on survivors of sexual violence. This episode looks at the Kyle Beach sexual assault lawsuit against the Chicago Blackhawks organization, and how this case translates into lessons for HR professionals and employers.
2022-02-0733 minFire AwaySigned, Sealed... Negotiated?Would you buy a car and then try to negotiate the price later? That is effectively what you're doing when you sign a severance package and then try to go back later on and get more money. And for whatever reason, we've seen an increase in the number of calls we're getting from people that have already signed their severance package and now want to meet with us and have us assess it.
2022-01-1203 minFire AwayGoodbye 2021, Hello 2022: A Look Back, A Look ForwardStuart Rudner, Brittany Taylor, and Nadia Zaman review the past year and look ahead at the employment law issues to come in 2022.
2021-12-3137 minFire AwayLegal Implications of Having Employees Outside of the Province or CountryBrittany is joined by Jacqueline Bart and Serge Boudreau to discuss the implications of having employees working outside of Ontario or outside of Canada.
2021-11-2333 minFire AwayPotential Liabilities of Employee Benefit and Insurance PlansStuart is joined by Les Freeman, an associate at Creative Planning Financial Group, and together they look at employee benefit and insurance plans to discuss the potential liabilities that employers may not be thinking about.
2021-10-2731 minFire AwayThe New Normal? COVID-19, Workplace Harassment, and Mental HealthDenise Koster returns to Fire Away to talk about how COVID and remote work have changed how we see and deal with workplace harassment and mental health.
Hosted by Brittany Taylor, Partner at Rudner Law.
2021-09-2735 min
REVUP Your Leadership with Hilda GanS1E19: Treating Others Equally and with Respect with Stuart Rudner from Rudner LawStuart Rudner is a leading Employment Lawyer and Mediator, and the founder of Rudner Law. An award winning Law Firm located in Markham, Ontario, that helps both the employer and the employee with employment law issues.In this conversation, we talk about:• Why he left the corporate world to start his own firm.• What his father taught him about business.• The impact of having kids and wanting them to be proud of the work you do.• And much more...===️ Hosted by:Hilda Gan - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/hildagan Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca Visit us at:https://www...
2021-08-1927 minFire AwayGetting Back to Business... Again?Stuart and Brittany talk about Ontario's current reopening plan and what employers and employees need to know about getting back to work (again).
2021-07-2246 minFire AwayHeadhunting: The Practical Considerations and RisksStuart is joined by Mike King of Recruit King, and Marc Belaiche of Toronto Jobs.
2021-06-1836 minFire AwayThe Push for Paid Sick DaysStuart is joined by Dave Wakely of Wakely Mediation and Ryan Mallough with the CFIB.
Stuart, Dave and Ryan get into the discussion of paid sick days. Should they be provided? Who funds them? How does this discussion change beyond COVID-19?
2021-05-3131 minFire AwaySocial Media: A Useful HR Tool or a Liability?Stuart is joined by Matt Richardson. Matt has specialized training in open source intelligence, and expertise in high technologies. His work includes internet and social media safety and security training, open source intelligence training and investigative research.
Stuart and Matt talk about the role that social media can play in HR processes. From background checks on job applicants and active recruitment, to workplace investigations.
2021-05-0531 minFire AwayCOVID-19, Privacy, and Workplace SafetyStuart is joined by Evert Akkerman, HR Director and Principal Advisor with XNL HR & Communications, and Michael Hartley, Founder and CEO of Minetell. Stuart, Evert, and Michael, discuss matters of privacy and workplace safety when it comes to COVID-19 and what responsibilities or obligations employers and employees have when it comes to reporting, testing, vaccinating, etc.
2021-03-2933 minFire AwayInsubordination and DismissalThis vlog was inspired by a very simple question: can you be fired for refusing to do what your boss asks you to do? Is that insubordination? What is insubordination anyways?
2021-03-1206 minFire AwayTermination TerminologyIn this video update, Stuart clarifies some of the terms that are used in the world of employment law relating to dismissals.
2021-03-1204 minFire AwayCOVID-19 and the Workplace: Where Are We Now? PART TWOStuart is joined by fellow Rudner Law members Brittany Taylor and Nadia Zaman on this episode of Fire Away. They addressed current issues relating to COVID-19 and the workplace.
2021-03-1245 minFire AwayCOVID-19 and the Workplace: Where Are We Now?Stuart is joined by fellow Rudner Law members Brittany Taylor and Nadia Zaman on this episode of Fire Away. They addressed current issues relating to COVID-19 and the workplace.
2021-02-1642 minFire AwayFire Away - Diversity and Inclusion in Today's WorkplacesStuart is joined by Michael Bach, Founder and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, David Lahey, Founder of Predictive Success Corporation, and Veronica Utton, Facilitator/Talent Optimizer with Predictive Success Corporation and Managing Director of V. Utton & Associates.
We’re going to be having a discussion about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, what that means in today’s sometimes virtual workplaces and around the holidays, and what employers can, or should, actually be doing.
Original air date: December 15th, 2020.
2021-01-1131 minFire AwayFire Away - Career Development and Employment Law Perspectives in the World of WorkStuart is joined by Lisa Taylor. Lisa is President of the Challenge Factory, she is a speaker, researcher, and consultant on today’s changing world of work. She is also an author, having written The Talent Revolution: Longevity and the Future of Work and the Retain and Gain series of career management playbooks for small businesses and non-profits and charities.
Original air date: November 17th, 2020.
2020-11-1831 minFire AwayFire Away - COVID-19 and Government Support for BusinessesGuest host Brittany Taylor of Rudner Law is joined by Isabella Bertani, Founder and Chief Client Strategist of Bertani, and Ryan Mallough, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario at Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Brittany, Isabella, and Ryan, will be discussing COVID-19 and the government supports that have been/are available to support businesses through this unprecedented time.
Original air date: October 20th, 2020
2020-11-1831 minFire AwayPost-Termination Entitlements to Compensation or BonusesStuart Rudner gives a video update on a case he reported on almost exactly two years ago - Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada. The Supreme Court of Canada has now weighed in on the issue of when employees will be entitled to things like bonuses or other variable compensation post termination.
2020-11-1806 minFire AwayFire Away - How are Businesses Handling The "New Normal"?Stuart is joined by Brian Shifman, President and CEO of Vaughan Chamber of Commerce to discuss how businesses and operating and managing their reopening during COVID-19, and what challenges they are dealing with.
Original air date: September 15th, 2020
2020-09-3035 minFire AwayFire Away - Refusing to Accept The Unacceptable: Workplace Bullying and HarassmentStuart is joined by Denise Koster, Founder and Principal of Koster Consulting and Associates, to discuss workplace bullying and harassment, and her newly published book, "Refusing to Accept the Unacceptable: The Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs of Workplace Bullying and Harassment".
Original air date: August 18th, 2020
2020-09-3032 minFire AwayFire Away - The "New Normal" and Workplace ChangesStuart is joined by Bridget Carter, Principal/Founder of Sapphire Consulting, and Cindy Zarnett, Founder of squaredots, to talk about the potential permanent changes we may see in workplaces as a result of COVID-19.
Original air date: July 21st 2020
2020-08-1037 minFire AwayFire Away - COVID-19 and Getting Back to BusinessStuart is joined by Jodi Zigelstein-Yip (Chief HR Innovator and Founder at Enliven HR Consulting Inc.) and Dr. Shammick Kotecha (Dentist and Founder of Kotecha GPS Club) to talk about getting back to work safely as the phases of re-opening during COVID-19 continue to develop.
Original air date: June 16th 2020
2020-06-2528 minFire AwayFire Away - COVID-19 and Your Return-to-work PlansStuart, along with Carola Mittag of Workplace Safety Group and Deborah Nixon of Mandrake, talk about what it will look like as people return to work during the COVID-19 crisis.
2020-05-2031 minFire AwayFire Away - HR Operations and the COVID-19 CrisisStuart, along with Simon Parkin and Liane Taylor of The Talent Company Inc., talk about how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting day to day HR operations: hiring, layoffs, productivity, onboarding, staff engagement, in addition to other issues that have come to light in this unprecedented time.
2020-04-2430 minFire AwayOvertime and the Entitlement to Overtime PayMany of us are focused on COVID-19 and the implications on our society, our health, the economy and our jobs, but it's important to remember that life goes on and that means so does the legal system. The Superior Court of Ontario recently released a decision relating to overtime and entitlement to overtime pay.
2020-04-0905 minFire AwayCOVID-19 and Employment LawIn this video update, Stuart talks about understanding your rights and obligations under such novel circumstances.
2020-04-0906 minFire AwayFire Away - Navigating the COVID-19 CrisisIn this special edition episode of Fire Away, Stuart was joined by Richa Sandill as well as Rudner Law's Brittany Taylor and Nadia Zaman for a discussion on the COVID-19 crisis and what employers and employees need to know while navigating this situation in the workplace.
2020-03-1950 minFire AwayFire Away - Employment Law and the NHLIn this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart is joined by Dan McGarry and Peter Santini to discuss Don Cherry and the cultural shift happening in the NHL. Two of Stuart's passions - employment law and hockey!
Original air-date: February 18 2020
2020-02-1935 minFire AwayRudner Law Video Update: Employee ResignationsIn this video update, Brittany talks about employee resignation. You might be thinking, this is going to be a short video.. what is there to talk about? However, as with many things in employment law, sometimes it's just not that simple.
2020-01-2905 minFire AwayFire Away Rant - Offline vs. Off the Hook: Workplace Consequences of Social Media ActivityIn his latest Fire Away segment, Stuart discusses the fact that what you post online can have consequences and cost you your current job, or a future job opportunity.
2020-01-2803 minFire AwayFire Away - Social Media and the Hiring ProcessIn this episode of the Rudner Law Q&A series Fire Away, Stuart is joined by Greg Vertelman of The Talent Company Inc. to talk about social media and how or if employers should be using it during the recruitment/hiring process.
Original air-date: January 21 2020
2020-01-2826 min
HRchat PodcastEmployment Law and the Role of HR w/ Stuart Rudner, Rudner LawIn this episode, we'll consider the legal rights and obligations of employers, how to stay compliant and ways to minimize the risk of claims. Stuart Rudner is a senior lawyer, mediator, arbitrator, and founder of Rudner Law. Stuart will be a speaker and panelist at the Hacking HR Toronto Forum on November 29th. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc. ...
2019-11-2824 min