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By Kelsey Orth
As many employers know, just cause is a difficult standard to meet, regardless of the jurisdiction under which you fall, or the forum in which the ...
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A common argument that arises between employers and employees is one of “resignation vs dismissal”. This is especially true where...
Facts In English v Manulife Financial Corporation, the Court of Appeal overturned the motion judge’s finding (previously blogged on by CCPart...
By Susan Crawford
Last June CCP blogged about the risks employers face when they bring suspect counter-claims and make allegations of just cause that they can’...
As you may know, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) has specific provisions governing an employee’s minimum entitlements ...
By Cristina Tomaino
In English v Manulife Financial Corporation, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered whether an employee who has voluntarily resigned may ...
In the recent case of Benjamin v. Cascades Canada ULC, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice held that an employee had failed to reasonably mitigat...
In a recent decision, the British Colombia Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a long-service employee following a series of confidentiality brea...
In a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, two plaintiffs were each awarded wrongful dismissal damages in the amount of 26 mont...
It may not measure up to damage awards you’ll find south of the border but a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has s...
A recent decision by Alberta’s Court of Queen’s Bench has provided support for employers who act swiftly in terminating an employee who...
A properly drafted employment contract that determines an employee’s entitlements upon termination can reduce the likelihood of protracted li...
In a recent decision, Arbitrator Slotnick commended the employer for taking a hard line against sexual harassment but also criticized the employer ...
A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal stands as a reminder to employees that not all breaches of contract by the employer are sufficient...
Recently, employers responding to wrongful dismissal litigation may have noticed a trend of plaintiffs seeking to resolve matters quickly by bringi...
Financial Circumstances of Employer Not a Proper Factor in Assessing Reasonable Notice As employer counsel, it is not unusual for us to hear from ...
In many instances employers will litigate against the assumption of a power imbalance, an employee viewed as the party in need of protection. This ...
Asserting and establishing just cause when faced with an action of wrongful dismissal is a difficult and often unsuccessful avenue for employers. E...
A recent decision from the Court of Appeal for BC has exhibited some rarely seen leniency towards employers when drafting termination agreements. T...
Many important decisions and legislative changes occurred in 2015. Over the course of the year, CCP blogged these developments – here is a re...
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