Published By: THE GLOBE AND MAIL Ask any business owner who has been sued for wrongful dismissal, what is the one thing they would do differently the next time around? Aside …
What is the Duty to Inquire and Why is it Important for Ontario Employers? Employers in Ontario must be aware of a lesser-known yet significant accommodation obligation – the duty …
In a significant decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the case of Ramcharan v. Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd meaningfully impacts wrongful dismissal law in Canada. Understanding the nuances …
Are Free Consultations Worth the Risk? In the world of law, as in life, you often get what you pay for. This holds especially true when it comes to addressing …
Human Rights Day | United Nations The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 75 today. This monumental document, the drafting of which Canadian John Peters Humphrey played an instrumental part …
A recent case in the UK has the courts considering whether insults against your boss in a private WhatsApp group can be cause for dismissal without notice. In this case, …
Being let go from your job unexpectedly can be stressful and difficult for any employee. In a recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice case, the court has reinforced that employers …
Bell Media, the parent company of CTV News, announced today that it would conduct a workplace investigation of the recent termination of Lisa LaFlamme, formerly the anchor of CTV’s National …
Special to The Globe and Mail Far too often, employers make decisions that are tainted by discriminatory motivations, without even recognizing they are doing so. This practice is known as …
Although many people may use the terms “unjust dismissal” or “wrongful dismissal” interchangeably, each have a separate meaning and are not to be confused. Unjust dismissals in Canada are specific …
