Discipline and Dismissals - Articles & Videos
Update on Termination Clauses: Ontario Court of Appeal Overturns “Pro-Employer” Decision
The law on termination clauses in employment contracts continues to evolve. In recent years, the movement of this area of law has been towards the side of employees, with many termination clauses being found to be unenforceable.
Stuart’s Friendly HR Advice on Giving Friendly HR Advice
It’s not often that an HR-related video will go viral and spark conversation online, but it has happened recently. A woman posted on tiktok, offering Canada’s “freedom fighters” some advice – that what you say and do and show on social media can affect your job/job prospects. Ironically, it has done just that.. for her.
Ontario Court of Appeal Punts on Whether Putting an Employee on IDEL Is/Is not Constructive Dismissal
One of the most discussed and debated questions was whether the Ontario government’s creation of IDEL allowed employers to unilaterally put an employee on leave without triggering a constructive dismissal.
Arbitration Decision on Just Cause Dismissal for Refusal to Vaccinate
In this video update, Nadia Zaman talks about the latest arbitration decision on just cause for dismissal for refusal to vaccinate.
Employers: Are you Prepared for an Incident of Workplace Violence in your Workplace?
What if Will Smith and Chris Rock were your employees? Are you prepared for an incident of workplace violence?
Timing of Knowledge to After-Acquired Cause For Dismissal
What happens if information comes to light after a dismissal which would have substantiated a ‘for cause’ dismissal? The doctrine of After-Acquired Cause comes into play.
2021: The Employment Year in Review – Part Two
Part two of our 2021 review. In the world of employment law, 2021 was a year of contrasts. What might these changes mean for the Canadian employment law landscape?
2021: The Employment Year in Review – Part One
In the world of employment law, 2021 was a year of contrasts. What might these changes mean for the Canadian employment law landscape?
Whose Jurisdiction is it Anyway?
Labour arbitrators have exclusive jurisdiction over human rights complaints involving unionized workers, unless there is clear legislative intent to create shared jurisdiction.
Signed, Sealed… Negotiated?
Would you buy a car and then try to negotiate the price later? In this video update, Stuart talks about instances where people sign severance packages with final releases and then want to try to assess it or negotiate it.
