The Rudner Law Podcast

Fire 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.

Using 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.

Fire Away: Holiday Show 2022

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

Pivot, 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.

What 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.

Trying 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.

What 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. 

Should 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.

Top 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/

Did 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.