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Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP is pleased to announce that Partner R. Mark Fletcher has been ranked in Band 1 for Employment & Labour: Non-Unionized Employees in Ontario in the Chambers Canada Guide 2027. The Band 1 ranking represents a significant recognition for Mark and reflects his longstandi … Read more »

Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP is proud to announce that three of its lawyers, William R. Gale, R. Mark Fletcher, and Catherine Osborne, have all been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada for Labour and Employment Law. Peer-Earned Excellence Best Lawyers® is an elite globa … Read more »

Fantasy football leagues, March Madness brackets, hockey pools, and informal wagers can bring friendly competition into the workplace. What begins as a lighthearted team activity, however, may raise questions about legality, productivity, workplace culture, privacy, discipline, and employee well-bei … Read more »

WestJet’s labour dispute with its flight attendants moved quickly from threatened job action to a nationwide work stoppage over the August long weekend. After months of bargaining, a strike vote, formal strike and lockout notices, and widespread flight cancellations, approximately 4,400 WestJet flig … Read more »

When a salesperson leaves a company, the departure can raise immediate business concerns. Sales employees often have direct customer relationships, access to pricing information, knowledge of upcoming opportunities, and familiarity with internal strategy. If the employee joins a competitor, starts a … Read more »