Anique Dublin and Stuart Rudner - Articles & Videos
“Not in Your Job Description” – Fired for Masturbating at Work
In the recent case of Unifor, Local 2215 and I.M.P. Group Ltd. (AB), Re, a Nova Scotia Arbitrator upheld the termination of an employee for cause and confirmed that progressive discipline is not “an invariable rule that must be followed in all cases regardless of the circumstances.”
Bad Faith in the Course of Dismissal: “The Damages Formerly Known as Wallace” are Still Relevant
If an employee can prove bad faith conduct by an employer in the manner of a dismissal, then the employee may be entitled to bad faith/moral damages.
Police Record Checks – New Law on Background Checks
On November 1, 2018, the process for conducting police record checks will change dramatically. On that date, the Police Record…
Inquire Before You Fire
Employer ordered to pay aggravated damages for refusing to listen employee’s side of the story before firing him Termination of…
Income from Second Job CAN be Mitigation
It is trite to say that dismissed employees have a duty to mitigate their damages by seeking replacement employment. But…
