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Workplace Suspension and Constructive Dismissal
Constructive dismissal is one of the trickier elements of employment law. It is complicated because unlike the normal situation we think of where an employee is terminated, there is no formal notice of termination. Rather, the employer causes a termination...
Employee or Amateur Student Athlete?
Jurisprudence emanating from Employment law cases and from the Tax Court of Canada is replete with matters involving the distinction between who is an employee and who is an independent contractor. Two recently launched class actions involving the Canadian Hockey...
Off The Clock But on the Watch
Jian Ghomeshi's public termination by the CBC and Mr. Ghomeshi's subsequent explanation of the reasons for his termination have once again brought into focus the issue of how acts outside the workplace can lead to discipline or for cause termination....
WHAT YOU SAY ON FACEBOOK CAN GET YOU FIRED
A recent labour arbitration decision from Newfoundland highlights the importance of stepping back and taking a sober second thought before disparaging one's employer and co-workers openly on Facebook. More specifically, the decision in Communications, Energy and Paper workers Union of...
Enforcement of Non-Competition Clauses in Employment Agreements
Are you entering into an employment agreement with an employee who could seriously affect your business if they left your employment and started competing against you? If so, then you might want to consider including a non-competition agreement in the...
Mandatory Basic Health and Safety Training Required For Ontario Workers And Supervisors
On Friday March 14, 2014, Minister of Labour Yasir Naqvi was a guest lecturer in an Employment Law course being instructed by Pinelopi Makrodimitris in Everest College's paralegal program.During his presentation, Minister Naqvi informed the students about his Ministry's mandate...
