Court of Appeal Clarifies Thresholds for Constructive Dismissal, Intentional Infliction of Mental Suffering
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3445″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]In 2019, workplace harassment and sexual harassment are receiving considerably more attention than ever before.
Carefully Drafted Language to Limit Incentive Compensation on Termination
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3445″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Without an enforceable employment agreement, upon a without-cause dismissal an employee is entitled to be provided with pay in lieu of reasonable notice
Can an Employer Rely on the Findings of a Criminal Trial in a Civil Action against one of its Employees? It depends!
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3445″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] When an employee is convicted of a criminal offence, employers can be left wondering what to do.
Just Cause Is a High Threshold – But Certain Conduct Will Clearly Amount to Cause for Dismissal
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3445″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal, Dunsmuir v Royal Group Inc. [Dunsmuir], provides an example of the level of employee misconduct