Bad Faith Discharge
Bad Faith DischargeAdditional compensation is possible if your employer acts inappropriately during your termination Here is the information you need to know about bad faith discharge.What is bad faith discharge?How …
No more bad faith? SCC ruling catastrophic for employees
It is one of the most important concepts in workplace law – or at least it was. Since 1997, When the Supreme Court presented Canadian workplaces with the Wallace decision, employers have had an obligation to play nice and behave well at the time of dismissal, or face paying additional ‘bad faith’ damages to a former employee. But following the Court’s most recent landmark decision, employers now go from strength to strength.
A bit of bad faith can go a long way
After putting in many long hours of hard work as a machinist for food packaging supplier Packall Packing, all Roland Carter wanted to do was take a four-day vacation. But when Carter filled his name under the wrong day off in the company’s vacation planner, his vacation became more than just a long weekend – he was fired and out of work for nearly two years.
Calgary stock broker yields poor ROI
Before Keays, employers had an obligation to play nice and behave well at the time of dismissal, or face paying additional “bad faith” damages to a former employee. But, following that case employers went from strength to strength. A recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision illustrates why.
What to Do While Facing Workplace Harassment?
What Constitutes Workplace Harassment? News broke recently that a former strength and conditioning coach for the Toronto Argonauts is suing the CFL team for wrongful dismissal, and star quarterback Chad …
Unionized Employees
Unionized EmployeesThe Labour Relations Act of Fair RepresentationThe Labour Relations Act of Fair RepresentationIf you are a unionized employee, you are represented by a trade union and are generally unable …
Mishandling a Layoff Can Be a Costly Mistake for Employers
Special to The Globe and Mail Eyebrows were raised recently when Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to Twitter employees that they either commit to working long hours at high intensity …
Termination Disputes
Termination DisputesYou can be terminated from your job without any reason, if your employer provides you with severanceYour employer has the right to dismiss you without reason, if they provide …
Disability Insurance Claims
Disability Insurance ClaimsIf you have become sick or injured, you may find yourself unable to work and in need of using your disability insurance. Learn more about what is disability …
When it comes to vaccine mandates, how do unionized workers differ from non-unionized?
Special to The Globe and Mail Some unions may be headed for a breaking point in Canada. The imposition of mandatory vaccination programs at workplaces across the country has led to …