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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | < 1 Minutes Read May 24, 2012

Most-viewed articles this month on HRinfodesk

Beware of terminating long-term employees without proper notice

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice decided that an employer terminated a 65-year-old long-term employee without the proper amount of notice or severance. As a result, the employer had to pay hefty damages, interest and costs awards.

Entitlement to paid sick leave and termination pay denied

The Ontario Labour Relations Board confirmed that an employee was not entitled to any wages for a number of sick days she was absent from work. In addition, she was not entitled to notice of termination as it was determined she engaged in wilful misconduct.

How not to fire an employee

The recent decision in Drake v. Blach in the Ontario Superior Court provides a good example of how not to go about firing an employee. (In PDF)

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Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B., is a trained lawyer called to the Quebec bar in 1988 and is still a member in good standing. She practiced business, employment and labour law until 1999. For over 20 years, Yosie has been the Managing Editor at First Reference. She manages the PolicyPro Human Resources and Internal Controls editions, The Human Resources Advisor editions, PaySource and the HRinfodesk news service as well as the blogs. Marie-Yosie (a.k.a. Yosie) is a recognized and respected author, with an extensive background in human resources, employment and labour across the country.
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Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Employment Standards / drake v. blach, employment law, Entitlement, HRinfodesk, proper notice, reasonable termination notice, sick days, sick leave, termination, termination notice, termination pay, wilful misconduct

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About Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor

Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B., is a trained lawyer called to the Quebec bar in 1988 and is still a member in good standing. She practiced business, employment and labour law until 1999. For over 20 years, Yosie has been the Managing Editor at First Reference. She manages the PolicyPro Human Resources and Internal Controls editions, The Human Resources Advisor editions, PaySource and the HRinfodesk news service as well as the blogs. Marie-Yosie (a.k.a. Yosie) is a recognized and respected author, with an extensive background in human resources, employment and labour across the country.

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