Termination for Off-Duty Misconduct Part 2: Social Media
In last week’s blog, we discussed the general legal framework for dismissing employees for cause for off-duty misconduct and examined recent examples of these kinds of dismissals in the context of criminal and quasi-criminal conduct. This week, we will focus on examples of off-duty social media misconduct that meets the high legal standard for termination […]
Termination for Off-Duty Misconduct Part 1: The Basics
In the age of social media and perpetual digital interconnectedness, incidents of employee off-duty misconduct are increasingly making their way back to employers.
Ontario Court of Appeal Delivers Good News Regarding Reasonable Notice Entitlements but Not-So-Good News Regarding Provisions Limiting Bonus Entitlements
Termination of employment can be risky for employers.
Is the Employment Relationship Broken when an Employee Resigns but is Re-Hired?
When an employee resigns, the existing employment relationship comes to an end.
Federal Employers be Prepared: Sweeping Changes to the Canada Labour Code are Coming into Force on September 1, 2019
On June 13, 2019, the federal government proclaimed September 1, 2019 as the coming into force date for a number of amendments to the Canada Labour Code [Code]. The amendments were enacted by two pieces of federal legislation enacted since 2017, Bill C-63, the Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 2 (“Bill C-63″), and Bill C-86, […]
Can an Employer Suspend an Employee Who is Accused of Workplace Harassment?
In the era of #metoo and #timesup, workplace harassment has become a hot-button issue for employers. Employees are increasingly becoming aware of their right to be free from harassment and other inappropriate behaviours in the workplace,
Ontario Legislature Moves to Limit Compensation Growth for Public Sector Employees
On June 5, 2019, the Ontario Government tabled a bill that would limit compensation increases for public sector employees
Frustration of Contract and an Employee’s Duty to Provide Medical Documentation to the Employer
The doctrine of frustration of contract is one which many employers struggle with
Spring 2019 Newsletter
Welcome to the Spring 2019 of In the Know. This edition reviews the current state of the law after years of change in several significant areas including employment agreements and policies, recreational cannabis, employment standards, workplace harassment, legislation impacting federally-regulated employers, workplace investigations, and human rights, and addresses various other important employment law developments. START EXPLORING […]
Failure to Take Harassment and Violence Complaints Seriously Can Be Costly
Employers who fail to take allegations of harassment and violence seriously and fail to deal with employee complaints in good faith can face major cost consequences