Choosing the Right Employment Lawyer for Workplace Disputes
Whether you are an employee facing a legal issue at work, or an employer determining how to address an issue with one of your employees, choosing the right employment lawyer …
Workers Quitting Over Return to Office Policies
Now that things appear to be returning to a level of normalcy since the pandemic started, some companies have opted to keep their operations remote or move to a “hybrid” …
Can You be Fired for Refusing to Adhere to the Mask Policy at Work?
Employees should tread carefully when choosing to not follow workplace restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent case from Alberta concluded that an employee who refused to follow an …
Mental Health vs. Salary – 1 in 4 Workers Quit Jobs Over Mental Health
Mental health is playing an increasingly important role in the North American workplace. Recent studies show that many workers are struggling with poor mental health, and it is taking a …
Employee Reference Check – Can a Former Employer Badmouth You?
It is inherently awkward to ask a former employer to give you a positive reference when you are seeking to obtain employment elsewhere. Many employees wonder whether it is permissible …
Failure to Mitigate Can Have Serious Repercussions for Dismissed Employees
Most employees dismissed without cause will be entitled to reasonable notice of their dismissal. What reasonable notice will mean in each case will depend on considerations like the employee’s age, …
Employee Rights During Downsizing
The changing economy has many employers looking for areas to cut costs and maximize efficiencies. Unfortunately, that often leads to large layoffs and employees looking for new work in a …
Canadian Banks Drop Vaccine Mandates
Canada’s “Big Five” banks have all either suspended or removed their mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies. As of Spring 2022, COVID-19 infection and death rates have declined across the country, and …
Who Decides When Employees Must Return to Office?
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is known for making bold moves and statements when managing his companies and business interests. Recently, he is in the news again for announcing that …
Can a Refusal to Vaccinate Get You Fired for Just Cause?
Ever since vaccines have become widely available, many employers have implemented mandatory vaccination policies. Recent arbitration decisions like Unifor Local 973 v Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited and Power Workers’ Union …