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By Jeff Dutton, Dutton Employment Law | 4 Minutes Read April 30, 2018

Is drinking at work just cause for termination?

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.

Article by Jeff Dutton, Dutton Employment Law / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety / drinking at work, employment law, intoxicated while at work, just cause dismissal, termination, “zero-tolerance” policy

By Stringer LLP | 3 Minutes Read January 7, 2016

Jumping to conclusions proves costly for employer

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.

Article by Stringer LLP / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Human Rights, Payroll / acts of misconduct, allegations of consumption of alcohol during working hours, dismissal for just cause, drink during working hours, driving a company vehicle while impaired, employment law, intoxicated while at work, summary dismissal, termination with cause, under the influence of alcohol while at work, zero-tolerance for alcohol policy

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