Constructive Dismissal
Clumsy, expletive-filled meeting a bad idea, but didn’t warrant punitive damages: Court
A beauty esthetician was awarded 10 months’ reasonable notice after being terminated without cause. It’s [Read More]
Articles by Todd Humber
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B.C. logging company assumed long-term truck driver quit, but court rules he was terminated
A recent ruling from the British Columbia Supreme Court reinforces a simple fact: Employers need [Read More]
Employer Liability
Rogers requires customers to show ID before entering stores in bid to keep staff safe, reduce robberies
Rogers is requiring customers to show government-issued ID before it allows them into its retail [Read More]
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An ugly sign hanging outside the signmaker’s shop: CTV’s termination of Lisa LaFlamme
Among the jobs I’ve never wanted is being the person responsible for designing, creating and [Read More]
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Big difference between a bad leader and one who is psychologically abusive toward workers
There is a distinct difference between simply being a bad leader and one who is [Read More]
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White worker shot black colleague with nail gun, but racism not a factor: Appeal court
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has upheld an 18-month conditional sentence for a man [Read More]
Arbitration/Labour Relations
B.C. rail worker who disabled ‘deadman’s switch’ with tape awarded his job back
A rail maintenance worker in B.C. was awarded his job back after being fired for [Read More]
Mental Health
A termination meeting, gunshots and carnage – workplace nightmare
“I love you, I’ve been shot at work.” Those were the last words of Josh [Read More]
Videos
Workplace investigations 101: 5 key steps to take in a workplace investigation
This webinar will discuss the key elements in conducting a successful investigation, including creating the [Read More]
Videos
Overtime pay in Canada: What you need to know
Everything You Need to Know About Overtime Pay in Canada, on the Employment Law Show [Read More]