Tag Archives: wrongful dismissal
June 17, 2015
According to a recent case out of Ontario, terminating an employee in June could lead to larger damage awards: http://business.financialpost.com/legal-post/firing-an-employee-in-june-could-equal-larger-damage-awards-in-ontario In light of recent news concerning airline employees suffering from mental illness, should employees be required to disclose known disabilities? … Continue reading
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Tagged damages, disability, disclose, mitigation, summary judgment, wrongful dismissal
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April 22, 2015
Doug MacLeod provides an update on recent employment law decisions that were heard as summary judgment motions in Ontario: http://www.macleodlawfirm.ca/employers/2015/04/wrongful-dismissal-recent-decisions-made-by-summary-judgment-motion/ The Canadian Payroll Consulting blog with some tips on vacation time and pay best practices: http://alanrmcewen.com/2015/04/21/what-are-vacation-time-and-pay-best-practices/
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Tagged summary judgment, vacation, vacation pay, wrongful dismissal
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December 29, 2014
In Fernandes v. Peel Educational, the Ontario Superior Court found that the employer did not have cause for termination and awarded a 12 month notice period. However, at the date of termination, the employee was completely disabled and the employer … Continue reading
December 16, 2014
One of my favourite blogs, Canadian Payroll Consulting by Alan McEwen, covers the topic of employee identity. What would you do in this situation? You’re hiring an employee, where a valid driver’s licence is required. The company pays by direct … Continue reading
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Tagged AHRC, discrimination, family status, flatt, frivolous, human rights, lmia, microsoft, payroll, undue hardship, wrongful dismissal
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December 12, 2014
Stuart Rudner discusses two recent cases where employees were fired for absenteeism. Managing absenteeism is a challenge and this post highlights that difficulty: Employers should closely monitor the attendance of employees and ensure they have clear policies that are being … Continue reading
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Tagged absenteeism, harrassment, PIPA, Rudner, workplace violence, wrongful dismissal
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November 24, 2014
The Global Legal Post has a small blurb on Axess Law and its plans for expansion: http://www.globallegalpost.com/global-view/walmart-law-shops-plan-major-expansion-68624510/ In Arnone v. Best Theratronics Ltd. a long service employee terminated without cause 17 months short of receiving a full unreduced pension was awarded, among other … Continue reading
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Tagged arnone, Axess, common employer, human rights, pension, wrongful dismissal
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November 4, 2014
Alberta is embarking on a public consultation to solicit comments regarding proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Code. You can go through the survey to see the proposed changes and provide your input. Deadline is January 31, 2015. … Continue reading
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