Returning to School and Terminated Employees’ Duty to Mitigate
A terminated employee has a duty to mitigate his or her damages by looking for alternative employment.
Does an Unpaid Suspension Constitute a Constructive Dismissal? Sometimes
Does an Unpaid Suspension Constitute a Constructive Dismissal? Sometimes Employers are increasingly suspending employees when allegations of misconduct are made against an employee. This includes allegations of sexual or workplace harassment and allegations of...Fired and Your Union Won’t Help? Options to Consider
If you have been fired and your union is not giving you information or has said it won’t represent you, learn your rights on the process.
The MacLeod Law Firm’s 2018 Employment Law Seminar: A ½-Day of Ford, Cannabis & Human Rights
The MacLeod Law Firm’s 2018 Employment Law Seminar: A ½-Day of Ford, Cannabis & Human Rights Subscribers to this blog receive a brief description of a new employment law development every two weeks. Some topics however deserve more than a cursory discussion. We...Another Example of a Senior Executive Being Awarded More Damages Than Expected
Another Example of a Senior Executive Being Awarded More Damages Than Expected A recent case decided by the Ontario Court of Appeal demonstrates yet again that relying on informal understandings with an employee about their rights on termination is a very bad idea. In...An End to Legislated Age Discrimination?
A recent human rights ruling is a complete game-changer for older working employees – hopefully reducing age discrimination.
Will a Judge Enforce the Termination Clause in Your Employment Contract?
An employer can significantly reduce the amount of termination pay that it would otherwise owe an employee by including a termination clause in an employment contract.
Through the Smoke: Employee Rights and Cannabis Legalization
By October, employes should be aware of federal and provincial laws and policies and regarding drug use in the workplace, with the legalization of cannabis.