Associate Dana Kiefer Co-Authors Two Definitive Legal Textbooks Cited by Canadian Courts
Lawson Lundell is pleased to recognize associate Dana Kiefer for her significant accomplishment of co-authoring two legal research textbooks focusing on employment and workplace law. Both publications, written alongside James D’Andrea, KC, are available across law libraries and subscription services, and have been cited by courts in Canada.
Writing a comprehensive legal textbook demands an extensive level of dedication, analysis and foundational knowledge. Dana's work provides practical guidance for legal professionals, HR experts and businesses navigating workplace laws.
The first publication, Employee Obligations in Canada, stands as the only standalone resource in the market to offer commentary and analysis specifically dedicated to an employee’s duties to their employer. Available both in print and online via Thomson Reuters’ online bookstore, the textbook serves as a guide for advising clients on matters of employee misconduct, dishonesty and conflicting loyalties. It covers key developments regarding disclosure, confidentiality, reasonable skill and care, and the enforcement of non-competition and restrictive covenants.
The second publication, Illness and Disability in the Workplace: How to Navigate Through the Legal Minefield, addresses one of the most litigated and sensitive challenges faced by organizations. The publication functions as a practical toolkit designed to help readers understand legal risks pertaining to illness and disability, and to find practical solutions for managing workplace illness and disability effectively, ethically and legally. It provides guidance on human rights protections, duty to accommodate thresholds, public and private long-term disability insurance arrangements, and the Common law doctrine of frustration within the employment relationship.
Both textbooks are updated regularly to ensure they reflect the most current legislative updates and appellate decisions across Canadian jurisdictions, preserving their standing as essential reference materials for practitioners nationwide.
Congratulations, Dana, on this tremendous accomplishment.