Ontario Court Shocker Opens Door to Harassment-Based Constructive Dismissal Claims
Workers comp doesn’t bar constructive dismissal for harassment, court says. Workers comp bars lawsuits against employers for work-related injuries; in
Court Quashes WSIAT Stress Decision and Allows Constructive Dismissal Case to Proceed
Historically, workers’ compensation law placed a highly restrictive definition on traumatic mental stress injuries, which meant as a practical matter
We Know The Pandemic Has Made Every Day Feel Like A Year, But Come On!
Many are familiar with the general idea that, when it comes to reasonable notice, one month per year of service
Constructive Dismissal Scorecard
Many companies are calling employees back to work; but in many cases, the new terms of employment are less favourable to the employee.
The 8 Things You Must Know to Comply with the New Federal Pay Equity Law
You must implement a pay equity plan by August 31, 2024 When are we legally allowed to require employees to
Repeated Absences Are Just Cause for Termination
A welder terminated for failing to show up for 6 scheduled shifts over a 3-week period blamed his absences on
Paying Students Less than Other Employees Is Social Status Discrimination
A university unilaterally adopted a new policy to pay students employees 85% of the wages it paid other employees for
Court Limits Employee Right to Sue Related Corporation as “Common Employer”
Corporate entities often operate their businesses via multiple corporations for purposes of tax, liability and other strategic reasons. Thus, employees