Personal Internet Use During Work Is Time Theft and Just Cause to Terminate
Was excessive web-surfing during work hours time theft justifying termination of a receptionist after 7 years of discipline-free service? The
Falling Asleep on Job Is Grounds for Discipline but Not Termination
Video surveillance film showed a mattress plant mold operator in a posture strongly suggesting he was literally asleep at the
Ontario Court Recognizes New Online Harassment Tort
If a new Ontario court ruling holds up on appeal, victims of online harassment will be able to sue their
Employee Waited Too Long to Sue for Constructive Dismissal
After over 3 years of medical leave and no prospect for imminent return, a company terminated a store manager for
Sincere but Unreasonable Fears Not Grounds for Mental Stress Benefits
A truck driver who also happened to be a licensed blaster alerted supervisors after spotting what he was convinced were
Was Employee’s Disrespectful and Harassing Email Just Cause to Terminate?
Even if he hadn’t voluntarily resigned, an employer contended that it had just cause to fire an import manager for
BC Court Nixes Sex Harassment Class Action by WestJet Flight Attendants
Because sex harassment is something typically experienced by individuals, it’s hard for alleged victims to combine their claims into a
Worker Who Signed Severance Release Can’t Bring OHS Reprisal Claim
A worker who complained about being harassed by his supervisor was put into the company Performance Improvement Plan and terminated