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By Alison J. Bird | 2 Minutes Read July 12, 2013

Desperate times do not justify desperate measures

In Trites v. Renin Corp, the court considered “the novel and perplexing legal issue” of whether an employer that is experiencing significant financial difficulties can unilaterally impose a temporary layoff on an employee in the absence of an express or implied term in the contract of employment to support the employer's action.

Article by Alison J. Bird / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll, Union Relations / action for damages, claims of wrongful dismissal, common law claim, constructive dismissal, constructively dismissed, contract of employment, dismissing employees, employer’s financial struggles, employment law, employment standards act, medical or dental benefits, recall date, statutory rights, substantial payments, supplementary unemployment benefits, temporary layoff, term of layoff

By Alison J. Bird | 2 Minutes Read September 24, 2012

Not all releases are created equal

A recent case from Ontario is cautioning employers to think twice before relying on a release from an employee to shield them from a future wrongful dismissal claim.

Article by Alison J. Bird / Employment Standards / common law, employment law, execution of a release, legal advice, relying on a release, statutory rights, termination, terminations, unconscionable agreement, unfair release, wrongful dismissal action, wrongful dismissal claim

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