CIBC loses discrimination case
Recently announced by England’s Employment Tribunal, CIBC has been deemed to have acted in a discriminatory manner towards Mr. Achim Beck, a 40-something former head of marketing. Mr. Beck was …
Class action lawsuits on the rise, but claimants should be wary
“Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength.” – Henry Ward Beecher It’s workplace law’s newest, and biggest, phenomenon: lawyers specializing in class action …
Anything goes with job contracts
Canadian employers often protest that workplace laws favor their employees. My view is otherwise. Most employees lack the necessary bargaining leverage or sophistication to renegotiate unfavorable contract language. Should confrontation …