Water Cooler Justice

Employment lawyer, Chris Robertson and a rotation of special guests dissect stories of workplace drama and determine a fair outcome. The arguments and chatter may be juicier than the stories themselves. We hope you find these conversations entertaining, informative, and indulgent. Hosted on Riverside. See https://riverside.com/privacy-policy for more information.

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  Episode #15

  Baker v Van Dolder's Home Team Inc., 2026 ONCA with Jon Pinkus and Barry Fisher

  Aug 17, 202639 min

  Is the landscape of employment law shifting? Two recently released Court of Appeal decisions — Baker v Van Dolder's Home Team Inc. and Li v Wayfair Canada ULC — are getting a lot of promotion, but do these appeals stand for the proposition that employment law has changed? Our panelists explore what these decisions really say about contractual interpretation and consider the practical implications for employers and employees alike. Ride along as some of Toronto's top lawyers dig into the mechanics of the legal arguments.

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  Williamson v Brandt Tractor Inc. with Neena Gupta and Ellen Low

  Jun 4, 202649 minS0

  <p>“Employment income earned during the notice period is generally to be treated as mitigation of loss”.</p><p></p><p>Join employment law leaders Nina Gupta, Ellen Lowe and Chris Robertson as they delve into the pivotal Williamson v. Brandt Tractor case, reshaping our understanding of mitigation and wrongful termination payments. Discover why the evidentiary threshold for just cause is challenging, how recent case law impacts mitigation earnings, and the strategic importance of managing notice periods. This episode offers essential insights for employment lawyers, HR professionals, and business owners navigating the evolving legal landscape. Don't miss this insightful breakdown.</p>

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  Kirchmair v. EXP Global Inc. with Matthew Dewar and Barry Fisher

  May 6, 202629 minS0

  <p>Barry Fisher and Matthew Dewar join Chris Robertson and Sarah Goodenough to discuss Kirchmair v EXP Global Inc. This episode dives into a high stakes, alleged constructive dismissal and offers a nuanced analysis on issues surrounding contractual termination provisions, various bonus structures, damages tied to incentive compensation, and when employer conduct crosses the threshold into moral and punitive liability.</p><p></p><p>Is there a case you would like to hear us talk about? Do you have a story of workplace drama you would like to share with our panel? Reach out to us at watercoolerjustice@gmail.com. <...

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  Episode #11

  The Off-Cycle Link Between the Canadian Job Market and Court Decisions

  Apr 14, 202649 minS0

  <p>Chris and Sarah sit down with special guest, Rich Dias to explore the fascinating intersection of macroeconomics with wrongful dismissal disputes. From the famous Bardal factors and reasonable notice periods, to unemployment rates and economic cycles - this episode truly has it all. </p><p></p><p>Whether you're an employment lawyer, an economics nerd, or simply a curious mind drawn to the unexpected overlap between two seemingly distinct worlds - this one's for you! </p><p></p><p>Rich is a global macro strategist with over 15 years of experience working for institutions in both Canada and the U...

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  Episode #10

  Wigdor v. Facebook and Liggett v. Veeva with Ellen Low and Sean Bawden

  Feb 12, 202643 minS1

  <p>"Two compensation schemes that look almost identical on paper can lead to wildly different outcomes.”</p><br /><p>Chris Robertson and Sarah Goodenough are joined by employment lawyers Ellen Low and Sean Bawden to unpack the murky and increasingly high-stakes world of restricted stock units (RSUs). In this episode, the panel compares Wigdor v. Facebook Canada and Liggett v. Veeva Software System, two recent Ontario cases involving equity compensation, termination, and notice, with sharply divergent results.</p><br /><p>The conversation explores why RSUs continue to sit in a legal grey zone, how courts are navigating the tension between th...

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