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Frustration of contract due to terminal illness
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently concluded that when the employee who subsequently passed away took a leave of absence after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, the contract became frustrated because it was highly unlikely he would ever recover…
Duty to make your employment practices accessible
Effective January 1, 2016, under the employment standards of the AODA, organizations with 50 or more employees have to have measures in place to make their employment practices accessible.
Perhaps there is such a thing as a free lunch
An Alberta labour arbitrator concluded that, although an employee consumed store product without first paying for it, the employer’s termination of the employee with cause was not warranted.
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.
Latest posts by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor (see all)
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