Laid Off and No Recall in Sight?
Thousands of employees have been laid off in 2020. However, your employer may not actually have the right to lay you off and you be may be entitled to compensation. this blog outlines employee rights about lay offs.
Another Way to Get More Severance From Your Employer
Many termination clauses attempt to limit the termination and severance pay an employee will receive.
Paid Sick Leave? Sort of
The government promoted the CRSB as a means to “ensure all Canadian workers have access to paid sick leave.”
How to Quantify Damages for a Union Employee When Reinstatement is Inappropriate
An arbitrator who upholds a grievance can reinstate the employee, or order the employer to pay the employee damages. In a 2018 arbitration case, Arbitrator Surdykowksi decided how to calculate damages for an employee who was not reinstated. Facts Dr. Bernard was a...When Should Unionized Employees Consult an Employment Lawyer?
Are you a unionized employee dealing with an employment matter but having difficulty finding a lawyer that will assist you?
Arbitration Update: Employee with an Addiction Who Stole Narcotics is Reinstated
A Nurse terminated for stealing narcotics was ordered reinstated to her job at a nursing home and awarded compensation because she had a disability.