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…
Managing Editor at First Reference Inc.
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.
Latest posts by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor (see all)
- First Reference annual holiday donation, season’s greetings and holiday break - December 24, 2021
- Ontario extends the COVID-19 period and paid IDEL period - December 8, 2021
- Impact of September 30th federal holiday - September 14, 2021
