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unilateral change of contract

By Devan Marr | 4 Minutes Read June 18, 2018

Not so constructive feedback: Employer’s unilateral changes result in constructive dismissal

In Robinson v. H.J. Heinz Company of Canada LP, Stinson J. found that the Plaintiff, a long term employee of the Defendant, had been constructively dismissed when the Defendant progressively stripped responsibilities from her position after a merger.

Article by Devan Marr / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll / common law damages, constructive dismissal, Relocation, termination, unilateral change of contract, unilateral decision of employer, wrongful dismissal

By Occasional Contributors | 3 Minutes Read September 17, 2015

Danger ahead: Beware of changes to employment agreements

To appreciate the dangers of varying employment terms, we must start with the foundations of contract law. First, a contract requires that each party receive a benefit (consideration). Second, if the parties agree to a variation of contract, but consideration is not received by both parties, Courts will consider the new contract an “unenforceable unilateral variation”. Third...

Article by Occasional Contributors / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll / compensation, constructive dismissal, employment agreements, employment contact, employment law, employment relationships, health benefits, notice period prior to termination, Pensions and Benefits, providing reasonable notice or pay in lieu thereof, Termination clause, Termination provisions, terms of employment, unilateral change of contract, vacation pay, written contract, wrongful dismissal

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