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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | < 1 Minute Read October 25, 2012

Most-viewed articles this week on HRinfodesk

Just cause for termination: employee refused to work within her job description

A labour arbitrator in the federal jurisdiction just decided an employee was terminated for just cause. Even though some of the allegations the employer made in the letter of termination could not be supported with evidence, the employment relationship failed and had no prospect of being rehabilitated…

Employee did not respond to employer’s request for further medical information

An Ontario labour arbitrator just upheld a dismissal for just cause for terminating an employee who was absent from work without authorization for 27 scheduled shifts…

The employee should have been paid for time training

An Ontario Labour Relations Board Vice-Chair just confirmed the decision of the Employment Standards Officer and awarded the employee unpaid wages, termination pay, and the accompanying vacation pay.

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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 / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll, Union Relations / Absenteeism, Canada labour Code, employment law, employment relationship, employment standards act, just cause, Labour Law, request for medical information, termination, training, unpaid wages, vacation pay

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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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