Court of Appeal Clarifies Thresholds for Constructive Dismissal, Intentional Infliction of Mental Suffering
In 2019, workplace harassment and sexual harassment are receiving considerably more attention than ever before.
Carefully Drafted Language to Limit Incentive Compensation on Termination
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!
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
A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal, Dunsmuir v Royal Group Inc. [Dunsmuir], provides an example of the level of employee misconduct