Termination

Terminations involve the process of ending an employee’s association with the organization, either voluntarily or involuntarily. This encompasses a range of actions, from resignations and retirements to layoffs and firings. HR is responsible for ensuring that terminations are handled legally, ethically, and professionally. This includes conducting exit interviews, processing final pay and benefits, and, in cases of involuntary termination, following established legal and ethical procedures. Handling terminations effectively is crucial for maintaining employee morale and protecting the organization from potential legal issues, making it a key aspect of HR’s role in managing the employment lifecycle.

Employee Termination Checklist

Once an organization has decided to terminate an employee, there are several factors to consider. HR Insider has developed an Employee Termination Checklist to help you understand how employers should navigate termination.

Termination Notice Duties of Employees – Know the Laws of Your Province

The duty to provide termination notice runs both ways We […]

Termination Policy

Employers have a basic right to terminate an employee, but […]

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Ontario proposes mass termination protections for remote workers and increased information requirements for new hires

The Ontario Government is proposing updates to employment standards laws to ensure that remote [...]

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Post-Employment References Policy

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Employee Consent to Provide Post-Employment Reference Form

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Court Confirms Employer Can Dismiss Employee Where Side Job Is A Problem

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Mastering the Complex Landscape of Employee Termination: A Guide for Employers

The professional realm can sometimes require difficult decisions and complex proceedings [...]

Employer Wins $112,000 In Damages After Employee Resigned And Took A Client To A Competitor

In a recent Alberta decision, Catch Engineering Partnership v Mai, the Court of King’s Bench [...]

When You Don’t Have to Pay Employees Termination Notice – Know The Laws Of Your Province

Unlike in the US where employment is at will, employers must provide notice or wages in lieu of [...]

Do You Have to Provide Termination Notice to Seasonal Employees? – Ask The Expert

QUESTION I work for a retail operation that hires temporary employees to work during the December [...]

Employers Don’t Always Need to Give a Warning Before Firing You With Cause

An employer doesn’t always need to send a warning before firing an employee. The near [...]

When Is a Severance Agreement Release Unenforceable?

Beware of “unconscionability” when getting a terminated employee’s agreement not to sue. Because [...]

Severance Agreement Template

Here’s a template agreement that you can adapt when entering into a severance arrangement with an [...]

Termination Protection For Remote Workers

Proposed changes in Ontario would make remote workers eligible for the same ‘enhanced’ [...]

Employees Who Refuse Alternative Employment With Their Employer May Not Be Entitled To Statutory Termination Pay

Generally speaking, when an employee is dismissed without cause, they are entitled to notice or pay [...]