Wrongful Dismissal Update: Ontario court reaffirms cap of 24 months reasonable notice unless exceptional circumstances exist
Unless there are exceptional circumstances, Ontario judges will not generally award more than 24 months notice period.
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.
Wrongful Dismissal: All You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
If an employer does not provide you with adequate notice of termination, or pay instead of notice, then you have been wrongfully dismissed.
Doug’s Top 10 Employment Law Stories of 2018
Doug’s Top 10 Employment Law Stories of 2018 In 2018 there were many new developments in the employment law world. Here are my top 10 stories of the year: 1. Bill 148 Bit the Dust Ontario’s Employment Standards Act received its last major update in 2000. During the...Workplace Investigations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Workplace Investigations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) imposes several obligations on employers to investigate complaints of workplace harassment. When there is an incident or complaint of workplace...Amendments to Increase Human Rights Protections for Ontarians
Members of the Ontario legislature are working to increase human rights protections. It seems more likely that Bill 40, rather than Bill 35, will become law