Fire Away

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.

Were 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.

What 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.

Nadia 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.

Is 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. 

Mastering Difficult Conversations & Becoming Conflict-Confident

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.