Sean Bawden, LL.B., Director, Legal (Employment and Litigation)

By Sean Bawden | 5 Minutes Read April 13, 2020

Employees cannot sue for constructive dismissal caused by chronic mental stress: WSIAT

Can an employee in Ontario sue for constructive dismissal, if the reason the employee was forced to leave employment was because of chronic mental stress, caused by workplace bullying or harassment?

By Sean Bawden | 5 Minutes Read March 16, 2020

Hearing racial slur in song lyrics not prohibited discrimination: BCHRT

Is hearing music that contains a racial slur, playing in a retail establishment, sufficient to establish discrimination under section 8 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code.

By Sean Bawden | 4 Minutes Read February 18, 2020

Non-consensual sharing of intimate images grounds for summary dismissal

Can sharing intimate photos of one your coworkers with your friends result in the summary dismissal of your employment for cause?

Employees cannot sue for constructive dismissal caused by chronic mental stress: WSIAT

Hearing racial slur in song lyrics not prohibited discrimination: BCHRT

Non-consensual sharing of intimate images grounds for summary dismissal

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