bad faith dismissal

Not a litigation tactic: The dangers of unfounded allegations of just cause for dismissal

January 4, 2019 Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Human Resources, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll

The vast majority of employment relationships can be terminated at any time so long as the employer provides appropriate notice or pay in lieu of notice.

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The damages formerly known as Wallace – Are they still relevant?

July 7, 2017 Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation Employment/Labour Standards, Human Resources, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll

It has been about eight years since the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Honda Canada v Keays, which dramatically altered the law with respect to damages relating to bad faith conduct in the course of dismissal. Is the topic still relevant? A recent Ontario decision confirms that it is.

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Can employers publicize terminations via social media? Dallas’ police chief says yes

January 10, 2014 Adam Gorley Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources

In the name of transparency and building public confidence in the local police force, Dallas police chief David O. Brown has begun posting announcements of staff terminations and demotions on the social networking services Twitter and Facebook. Chief Brown is surely blazing a trail with the controversial practice, but it remains to be seen whether others will follow—or if it’s even legal…

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Honda damages continue to be moving target

June 15, 2011 Andrew Taillon Employment/Labour Standards, Human Resources

A recent case from the Alberta Court of Appeal suggests that Honda damages, previously known as Wallace damages, are becoming less of a threat for employers in wrongful dismissal suits.

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