January 26, 2022
The Law of Resignation, Part Three: I Quit! Now what?
As discussed in a previous blog post, a resigning employee should provide advance written notice of their resignation.
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January 6, 2022
The Law of Resignation, Part Two: Has an Employee Actually Quit?
Resignations, like terminations, can be emotional for both employees and employers. An employee may resign abruptly, perhaps because
December 16, 2021
The Law of Resignation, Part One: How Much Notice is Required?
For key employees, a resignation can be a devastating blow to an organization. Resignations can affect morale, deadlines,
November 30, 2021
Fiduciary Duties Restrict Departing Key Employees (even with no Written Agreement)
Generally, unless there are express contractual terms restricting competition or solicitation, former employees are permitted to use their
November 23, 2021
Deputy Fire Chief’s Insolence Cause for Termination
“If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” might be the lesson from
November 16, 2021
Should Unvaccinated Employees Pay for their COVID Testing?
Many employers are struggling with whether to introduce vaccination mandates. Outside high risk sectors such as health or
November 8, 2021
Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds Termination for Sexual Harassment for Employee Who Refused to Apologize
In the recent case of Hucsko v. A.O. Smith Enterprises Limited, 2021 ONCA 728, the Ontario Court of
October 22, 2021
New Vaccination Requirements for Travelers, Federal Public Service, and Federally Regulated Transportation
The Canadian federal government has recently announced new nationwide vaccination requirements for travelers, federally regulated transportation employees and
October 18, 2021
Adding Insult to Injury: Aggravated Damages for Insensitive Criticism
In Canada, employers have an obligation of good faith and fair dealing in the way they dismiss an
October 7, 2021
Respecting Gender Identity and Pronouns in the Workplace
Under the BC Human Rights Code, gender identity and expression are protected grounds for the area of employment.