by Stacey R. Ball | Nov 25, 2021 | Cause for dismissal
The Relevance of Employee Sophistication on the Enforceability of “Just Cause” Termination Provisions A recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court found that the relative sophistication of an employee is irrelevant in determining the enforceability of a contractual... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Oct 4, 2021 | Cause for dismissal
Commonly, our workplaces become the places where we spend most of our time. The majority of our day is spent working alongside our various co-workers. Inevitably, this time together creates bonds between you and your co-workers. Sometimes, those bonds extend further... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Oct 1, 2021 | Cause for dismissal, constructive dismissal, Wrongful Dismissal
At common law, employers do not have a duty to investigate allegations of misconduct prior to dismissing an employee. However, having no duty to conduct investigations at common law does not necessarily mean that courts do not want to see those investigations taking... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Aug 29, 2021 | Cause for dismissal
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Canadian government introduced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The goal was to provide financial support to employed and self-employed Canadians directly affected by the pandemic. Eligibility required, among... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Apr 2, 2021 | Cause for dismissal
In this blog, we will illustrate the definitions of layoff and termination and the distinction between them. LAYOFF The Definition A layoff refers to a temporary cessation of work. If an employee is laid off, they will temporarily stop working for their employer with... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Mar 30, 2021 | Cause for dismissal
Recently, a number of Canadian politicians and high-profile officials at the corporations either had to step down from their office or were terminated by their employers, because they flouted the public health safety protocols by taking a vacation abroad during the... 