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Discussions on Human Resources, Employment Law and Payroll

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Q&A: Termination rights for probationary employees

Does an employee have any rights when terminated within the probation period (of 3 months)? This was done after a performance improvement plan was created with warning to employee. The worker was also paid off for 8 weeks with no notice of termination.

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Q&A: Sharing liability of workplace parties for OHS violations

Is liability always charged independently to the employer (company) and supervisors or co-worker? Are each solely responsible for the charge? Can liability be passed on to the employer or is it the sole responsibility of the supervisor/co-worker to pay?

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Q&A: Is an employer responsible if employee drives home while high after using prescribed marijuana?

What duty does the employer have with regard to an employee using medical marijuana during the workday and then driving home after work? What if an accident occurs?

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