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Rudner Law If you think you need an employment lawyer,
you probably do. And interpersonal relationships are complicated. That’s where we come in. Our approach is simple.

Presumably, you are researching employment law lawyers because something inside you thinks that you need legal advice. Whether you are an employee or an employer, the employment relationship is one of the most important legal relationships that you will enter into. At Rudner Law, we recognize that the employment relationship is an interpersonal one, not unlike a marriage. That is true whether we are talking about a multi-national corporation, an owner-operated startup, a family business or a not-for-profit organization. We are talking about your livelihood, your business, and the place where you spend most of your day. You want to be sure that you understand your rights and obligations. We are passionate about helping our clients. We work with employers and individuals at all stages of the employment relationship, from the “courtship”, to the marriage, to the breakup, including all the bumps along the road. We want to understand your circumstances, your concerns, and your goals. We will then ensure that you understand the legal regime along with your rights and obligations. Once that is done, we work with you to design a cost-effective strategy that meets your needs. We want to be your trusted advisor. We advise our clients and advocate on their behalf. We work with them to prevent issues, but when they can’t be avoided, we are zealous advocates, whether it is in the context of negotiation or litigation. Since we work with employers and employees, and we also act as neutrals, we can look at any situation from every perspective. We can credibly anticipate what “the other side” might think, or how they will respond, and advise you on the best way to proceed.

Happy Boss’s Day from Rudner Law.Great bosses do more than manage. They listen, support their teams, set clear expectati...
10/16/2026

Happy Boss’s Day from Rudner Law.
Great bosses do more than manage. They listen, support their teams, set clear expectations and
help people grow.
Today, we are recognizing the leaders who bring care, consistency and respect to the
workplace. Thank you for all that you do.

A Friday Funny with a familiar HR reality: policies need to account for the moments when work becomes urgent without muc...
10/16/2026

A Friday Funny with a familiar HR reality: policies need to account for the moments when work becomes urgent without much warning.

Clear communication around overtime, approvals, and escalation can prevent frustration on every side of the workplace.

For Canadian employment and workplace-law guidance, visit rudnerlaw.ca.

10/14/2026

Trial Victory Secrets Management Wins vs. Employee Success!

When bargaining gets difficult, the right to strike is not just a legal phrase. It is part of the leverage workers have ...
10/13/2026

When bargaining gets difficult, the right to strike is not just a legal phrase. It is part of the leverage workers have to push for fair wages, safer work and real job security.

Bill C-39 has cleared second reading and is now in committee. The proposed federal law would change parts of the collective-bargaining system, including the rules that govern ministerial intervention in a labour dispute.

The government says the bill would protect the right to strike while helping disputes settle. Labour groups are worried the changes could weaken workers’ bargaining power during a lawful work stoppage.

This is not a rule for every Canadian workplace. It applies to federally regulated sectors, including airlines, banks, rail, ports, shipping, postal and courier services, telecommunications, pipelines and interprovincial trucking.

If you work in one of those industries, follow the committee process, stay connected with your union and ask what these proposed changes could mean at your bargaining table.

Read more: https://www.law360.ca/ca/employment/articles/2536452/bill-c-39-passes-first-vote-as-unions-warn-of-labour-unrest

A medical note is not your full medical file.If a health condition affects your work, your employer may need enough info...
10/13/2026

A medical note is not your full medical file.

If a health condition affects your work, your employer may need enough information to understand your restrictions and consider accommodation. In Ontario, that usually means the focus should be on what you can and cannot do at work, how long the limits may last and what support may help.

It does not usually mean you must disclose your diagnosis or treatment details.

A short note can leave practical questions unanswered. That does not mean your employer can dismiss your request or demand every private detail. Accommodation is a real conversation, and both sides have a role in it.

Brittany Taylor’s latest blog explains how employees can protect their privacy while still providing the information needed to move an accommodation request forward.

If your employer is asking for information that feels too personal, or has stopped engaging with your accommodation request, get advice before you respond.

Read the blog: https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/basic-medical-notes/

10/13/2026

Your pay stub says you were paid. But what if the money never reached your account?

If your hours, deposits or payroll records do not match, start keeping your own clear record. Save schedules, messages, pay stubs and bank deposits. Raise questions in writing and keep the response.

A clear paper trail does not guarantee an outcome, but it can make it much easier to tell the real story. If you are worried you have not been paid what you are owed, get advice before time passes and records become harder to find.

https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/contact/

10/12/2026

Severance Pay Statutory vs. Common Law Explained

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving from Rudner Law.Today is a chance to pause, connect with the people who matter and appreciat...
10/12/2026

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving from Rudner Law.
Today is a chance to pause, connect with the people who matter and appreciate the
contributions that strengthen our workplaces and communities.
We are grateful for our clients, colleagues and community. Wishing you and your loved ones a
safe, restful and meaningful Thanksgiving.

A layoff notice does not arrive in a neat legal category. It lands at the kitchen table, in the grocery aisle and in dec...
10/09/2026

A layoff notice does not arrive in a neat legal category. It lands at the kitchen table, in the grocery aisle and in decisions families never expected to make.

Nadia Zaman has put a useful spotlight on the Stelco layoffs and the legal significance of the word “temporary.” Under Ontario law, the details matter. So can the employment contract and any document an employee is asked to sign.

Current reporting says the Stelco workers affected are unionized, so their collective agreement and union are the right first stops for individual advice.

For non-unionized Ontario employees, do not assume a label on a layoff notice tells you everything about your rights. Gather the contract and layoff paperwork. Read any release carefully. Get advice before agreeing to terms you have not had time to understand.

Read Nadia’s post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nadiarzaman_employmentlaw-ontario-stelco-share-7514310723624210433-AXtP/

If you are a non-unionized employee facing a layoff or termination in Ontario, contact Rudner Law: https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/contact/

10/09/2026

Negotiating Your Job The Harsh Reality of Employment Law

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