Discrimination: Job Refused Because You Are Not a Citizen?
Have you been denied a job interview or a position based on your citizenship status? A 2018 Ontario Human Rights Tribunal decision sheds light on the issue.
Do you only hire workers who can work in Canada on a permanent basis?
Do you only hire workers who can work in Canada on a permanent basis? Imperial Oil Limited recently found out the hard way that imposing a Canadian citizen requirement as a job qualification can be a costly mistake. This case shows that the cost to respond to a human...Do I Have to Accept a Job Offer from the Purchaser of my Employer’s Business?
What happens when your employer is sold and the purchaser offers you employment? A recent Ontario decision provides some direction.
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...An Employee and a Termination Package: The IBM Example
This dynamic area of law is continually changing. The best course of action is to try and change a termination clause before you sign your termination package.
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.