Wrongful Dismissal Claim Backfires
Medical secretary loses job — and also pay in lieu of notice after inadvertently revealing past misconduct after her termination.
Stubborn Restaurant Owner Pays Dearly in Wrongful Dismissal Case
Restaurant server who went on approved vacation before pandemic, then was not allowed to return to work, wins wrongful dismissal case.
Fake Credentials Sink Job
Misrepresenting core skills to get a new job can be grounds for dismissal, warns employment lawyer Ed Canning.
Sexual Talk at Work Means No Employment Insurance for Fired Flight Attendant
Misconduct in the workplace can result in a fired worker losing their entitlement to EI, says employment lawyer Ed Canning.
Terminated Pilot Ruins His Reputation with Grievance
Past unblemished record does not excuse sexual harassment, says employment lawyer Ed Canning.
Should Unions Grieve Every Firing?
A union grievance over the termination of a bus driver — who had a violent altercation with a passenger in front of...
Return-to-Office Directives Must Come With Notice
Companies can run into trouble if they suddenly insist all employees need to return to the office in short order, says employment...
Being Offended Does Not Mean You Are Right
Disagreeing with your manager over how you are managed is not grounds for a labour complaint, says employment lawyer Ed Canning.
Holiday Parties — Effective Morale Boosters or Legal Liabilities Waiting to Happen?
Encourage employees to relax, have fun, but not to forget workplace rules and policies about harassment are still in effect.
Threatening Defamation Backfires on Worker
Demanding a payout from an employer while threatening public defamation can backfire, says employment lawyer Ed Canning.
‘Just Cause’ Termination Tough to Prove
Making mistakes is rarely enough for a “just cause” termination without a severance package, writes employment lawyer Ed Canning.
Should I ‘Formalize’ a Workplace Harassment Complaint to HR?
The law changed nearly a decade ago, and no longer permits discussion or pressure about whether someone really wants to file a...
Understanding Your Options if Faced with a Layoff Due to Tariffs
An employee facing potential layoff due to tariffs may have legal options for wrongful dismissal damages depending on the employment contract.
Health and Safety Issues Are a Two-Way Street
Both employers and workers share the responsibility of keeping people safe on the job, says employment lawyer Ed Canning.
Employer’s Confidential Documents Taken — But No Harm Means No Foul
A departing employee should not have taken confidential company files, but the company suffered no damages, writes Ed Canning.
Can I Sue My Employer in the Small Claims Court?
The Small Claims Court now allows up to $50,000 claims, attracting more employment suits, including wrongful dismissal, unpaid wages and discrimination cases.
Falsifying Employment Record Is an Offence
You can be prosecuted if you sign it and it is not truthful, writes Ed Canning.
Overzealous Discipline Found to Be Discriminatory
Terminating an employee for having filed a complaint will always get an employer in trouble, writes Ed Canning.
New Rules Coming for External Job Postings
The most important change is around the wage range, writes Ed Canning.
Ever Want to Punch Someone in the Face at Work? Here’s What Happened When Someone Did
Workplace violence is one of the great taboos next to theft or dishonesty, writes Ed Canning.
Do American Companies Have to Follow Canadian Employment Law?
Attempts by American companies to invoke state laws are void and unenforceable.
Was Bernice Let Go as a Reprisal for Work Refusal?
Adjudicator concluded termination had no connection to heat complaint, Ed Canning writes.
What Employees in Ontario Need to Know About AI Use at Work
In Ontario, employers can set policies on AI use. Workers should comply but can discuss with HR for exceptions. Legal advice recommended.