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Solid evidentiary burden to prove constructive dismissal due to poisoned work environment

August 13, 2013 Stringer LLP Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Human Resources, Human Rights

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In a recent decision, General Motors of Canada Limited v. Johnson, the Ontario Court of Appeal provided clarity on an employee’s burden of proof when alleging constructive dismissal based on a poisoned work environment.

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