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Is drinking at work just cause for termination?

April 30, 2018 Jeff Dutton, Dutton Employment Law Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources

Just cause is the death penalty in employment law. Accordingly, in case of drinking at work, just cause can only be justified where the drinking at work causes grave concern.

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Jumping to conclusions proves costly for employer

January 7, 2016 Stringer LLP Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Training and Development

A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court is a reminder to employers that dismissal for just cause must be based on solid ground. Relying on vague acts of misconduct will not suffice, and policies must be properly implemented and consistently enforced.

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