It is hard to lose the game when you make the rules
Privacy in the workplace continues to dominate the legal and policy discussions. Most recently, Jerry Agar of CFRB 1010 and the Toronto Sun, addressed the issue in an editorial. Naturally, …
High school secretary moonlights as adult film star; What’s a principal to do?
Adult film entertainer, Samantha Ardente, must have known the jig was up when a student at the high school she works at asked her for her autograph.
Common Employment Law Questions
Question: If working in a salaried position and being in sales (during a time of low sales) can your employer “pull salary” away from you and place you solely on …
UK Haidresser losses job after shaving profits from employer
Mark McMorrine will likely be styling hair in prison for the next 18 months. The Lasswade, Scotland hairdresser was recently convicted of theft and fraud stemming from a scheme in …
RBC Dominion Securities Inc. v. Merrill Lynch
In its recent decision in RBC Dominion Securities Inc. v. Merrill Lynch, the Supreme Court of Canada has reinforced an employee’s duty to provide reasonable notice of resignation as well …
Daniel A. Lublin wins suit without calling a single witness
In a recent Ontario Superior Court decision, Adjemian v. Brook Crompton North America, 2008 CanLII 27469 (ON S.C.), Daniel A. Lublin successfully argued for and won a Motion for Summary …
Don’t be too quick on the trigger with the send button.
As reported by the Toronto Star, Rick Sullivan sent an email to pal Jason Wade regarding rumours about former co-worker, Ronald Harrington. The contents alleged that Harrington was dismissed from …
BC Tribunal Backs Transsexual’s Termination
On May 27, 2008 the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal ruled in favour of BC Ferries with respect the the firing of transsexual employee, Deborah Magnone. Deborah, who was previously …
Don’t be too quick to sign
This is the cautionary tale of two cases that reveal the fate of employees too quick to sign their names… In Barr v. Pennzoil-Quaker State Canada Inc. the court ruled …
A new voice coming to the Tube?
Emma Clarke might not take London’s Underground to her next job. Ms. Clarke was the voice of “the Tube” since 1999. She recently posted audio clips mocking her own voice …
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