Properly assessing a probationary employee
A recent Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision had to consider if a probationary employee was properly assessed and given appropriate feedback on her performance before she was terminated without notice.
Misconduct might not necessarily be sufficient to warrant termination without notice
A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court has made a ruling regarding an employer’s decision to dismiss an employee based on serious misconduct to make an example to other employees, specifically…
Workplace mental health standard to be released soon
The Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Magazine announced that the new workplace mental health standard, the first in Canada, is scheduled to be released…
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