Aggravated damages are aggravating employers
Employers must be honest, candid and forthright with employees. Failure to do can result in a judge ordering an employer to pay an employee aggravated damages.
duty of good faith
Failure to disclose planned layoff costs employer 22 months pay and 20K punitive damages
Mr. Jonasson, a 55 year old engineer with 22 years’ service with Nexen Energy was thinking about either retiring or taking a leave of absence. He decided to request a six month leave of absence. The employer agreed to his leave request if he entered into an agreement about the company's obligations at the end of his leave.
HR law and payroll 2017, what is in store?
At the beginning of a new year, it's good to wonder what is in store in 2017 for HR law and payroll? Let's discuss and provide practical steps HR and payroll can take to prepare for these trends and changes.
