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A Definitive Ruling on the Issue of Without Cause Terminations under the Canada Labour Code
Federally regulated employers take note. The Federal Court of Appeal has recently confirmed that without cause dismissals are not automatically […]
Top Ten Tips for the Workplace
Every now and then, it’s worth it for even the most seasoned HR professional to receive a reminder about best […]
Discrimination due to Family Status – The Final Word?
In a just-released decision, the Federal Court of Appeal has confirmed that the ground of discrimination due to family status […]
Human Rights claims in the Ontario courts – Now What?
Way back in 2008, the Ontario Human Rights Code was amended to permit human rights claims to be piggybacked onto […]
Technology in the Workplace
I have trouble programming my television and need my teenage daughter to lend a hand. I also know that I […]
Receipt of Pornographic Material was not Just Cause for Dismissal: Appeal Court
In the 2001 case of McKinley v. B.C. Tel, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a contextual approach is required in order […]
Natural Disasters in the Workplace – What Do I Do?
Did you know that the Ontario Ministry of Labour has a Q&A on how to deal with natural disasters in […]
HR Professionals: The Key to Smooth Corporate Acquisitions
Although human resources professionals are not always recognized for their efforts during a corporate acquisition, the work which they do […]
The Return of Large Punitive Damages Awards in Wrongful Dismissal Cases?
Are large punitive damages awards in wrongful dismissal coming back? Looking at the trial court’s decision in the case of Pate v. […]
Termination For Cause: Another Case of “Employer Beware”
A termination for good business reasons does not always equate to a termination for just cause. In the recent decision of […]
What constitutes consideration to uphold an agreement?
In the recent decision of Downey v. Ecore International Inc., the Ontario Court of Appeal found that a confidentiality agreement […]