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Inappropriate personal emails led to end of career
A Manitoba labour arbitrator decided that the penalty of termination was warranted under the circumstances when the government terminated an employee who irreparably damaged the employment relationship with inappropriate computer use at work over a long period of time.
Porn at work: Grounds for dismissal?
Termination was warranted for a government employee who irreparably damaged the employment relationship with inappropriate computer use at work over a long period of time… (In PDF)
Racist remark not enough to justify termination for cause
The Ontario Labour Arbitration Board decided that, following a verbal and physical exchange that included a racially prejudiced comment by an employee, it was not appropriate for the employer to terminate the employee.
Managing Editor at First Reference Inc.
Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B., is a trained lawyer called to the Quebec bar in 1988 and is still a member in good standing. She practiced business, employment and labour law until 1999. For over 20 years, Yosie has been the Managing Editor at First Reference. She manages the PolicyPro Human Resources and Internal Controls editions, The Human Resources Advisor editions, PaySource and the HRinfodesk news service as well as the blogs. Marie-Yosie (a.k.a. Yosie) is a recognized and respected author, with an extensive background in human resources, employment and labour across the country.
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