Twenty-four months’ notice in the absence of exceptional circumstances
The law with respect to notice periods at common law seems pretty simple: the maximum is 24 months in the absence of “exceptional circumstances”.
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Time theft: Employee ordered to repay employer
Recently, an accountant was ordered to repay her employer for engaging in time theft. In Besse v Reach CPA Inc., the employer submitted evidence via time-tracking software proving that the employee had engaged in time theft while working remotely.
Court provides clarity on fixed term contracts
Sometimes, the law works in a way that can make an employment lawyer’s job seem like magic. An ironclad employment agreement can suddenly disappear when the correct language is identified as being in it. Or a series of fixed term contracts, each of which entitles the employee to a nominal amount on dismissal? These can sometimes be negated by showing that the employee was actually on an indefinite term contract under the guise of fixed term ones. Then, the employee is entitled to reasonable notice of their dismissal.
