22 Sep Ontario Employment Law: “Just Cause” for Dismissal
When can employment be lawfully terminated "for cause?"...
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16 Sep Ontario Employment Law: Reasonable Notice and ‘Character of Employment’
Ontario employers must provide reasonable notice when terminating employment without cause—determined by key Bardal factors: character of employment, length of service, age, and availability of similar work. While longer notice...
15 Mar Ontario Employment Law: Notice Periods and Senior Executive Employees
In Love v. Acuity Investments Management Inc. (2011), the Ontario Court of Appeal increased a senior vice-president’s termination notice from five to nine months, underscoring that high-level roles demand longer...
20 Nov Workplace Harassment and Bill 168 – A New Remedy for an Old Problem
Bill 168 represented hope for employees historically trapped in environments where bullying was tolerated. By legislating clear responsibilities for employers, Ontario set the stage for stronger protections of workplace mental health...
24 Mar Fired for “Friending” – Facebook Update
In a notable UK case, a prison officer was dismissed for gross misconduct after discovering that his Facebook “friend list” included prior prisoners and criminals. Despite claiming ignorance, his failure...
22 Dec Constructive Dismissal: Employers Beware
Constructive dismissal occurs when an employee resigns due to significant changes to their job that amount to a breach of contract—such as demotions, reduced pay, or toxic work environments. This...
16 Oct Facebook in the Workplace
In this post, Garry J. Wise reflects on the ongoing legal and practical implications of Facebook use in professional environments. While acknowledging that the initial novelty of social networking had...