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By De Bousquet PC Barristers and Solicitors | 2 Minutes Read November 11, 2016

Dependent contractors: Entitlement to reasonable notice

unjust dismissalThe recent decision of Keenan v. Canac Kitchens, confirms that dependent contractors are entitled to reasonable notice of employment termination. The required notice period can extend to years, and such as in this case, amount to 26 months.

Article by De Bousquet PC Barristers and Solicitors / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll, Union Relations / dependent contractors, employment law, Employment termination, fresh consideration, reasonable notice, reasonable notice of employment termination, wrongful dismissal

By Devry Smith Frank LLP | 5 Minutes Read July 28, 2016

Sending a signal to harassment perpetrators and employers alike

Ontario courts are rightly increasing their protection of employees from harassment and assault in the workplace. This case serves as a strong deterrent to employers and employees who do not comprehend or acknowledge the severe implications of their actions.

Article by Devry Smith Frank LLP / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Union Relations / aggravated damages, assault in the workplace, employee protection, employment law, Employment termination, Family Law Act, general damages, human rights code, Occupiers’ Liability Act, punitive damages, racial harassment, sexual assault, sexual harassment, workplace harassment, wrongful dismissal

By Cristina Lavecchia | < 1 Minute Read July 28, 2016

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with: a case where an employee who was told to, “Get out!” constituted constructive dismissal; a case that addresses the question of whether an employer can restructure the workplace in good faith without constructively dismissing an employee; and a case that looks at whether federally-regulated employees can be terminated without cause.

Article by Cristina Lavecchia / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Union Relations / Canada labour Code, constructive dismissal, damages in lieu of reasonable notice, employment contract, employment law, employment relationship, Employment termination, federally regulated employers, Potter Test, reasonable notice, repudiation of employment contract, termination of employment, workplace restructuring

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