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, …
Employment Lawyers for Workplace Disputes
Workplace disputes are often an inevitable event for most workplaces. When these issues arise, employers must ensure that they respond appropriately to protect employee rights and minimize their own liability. …
Mental Health at Work
Studies show that approximately 1 in 5 Canadians struggle with a mental health issue, and many of these issues manifest themselves in the workplace. A person’s job is often a …
Unjust Dismissals in Canada
Although many people may use the terms “unjust dismissal” or “wrongful dismissal” interchangeably, each have a separate meaning and are not to be confused. Unjust dismissals in Canada are specific …
How to Pick the Best Employment Lawyer?
Are you looking for an employment lawyer, perhaps the best employment lawyer? Read on to find our take on how to determine which employment lawyer is best equipped to attend …
Constructive Dismissal vs. Wrongful Dismissal
Employers and employees always enter into an employment agreement with the hope of a long and prosperous working relationship, however, these relationships sometimes come to an end for various reasons. …
Can my employer change my regular work schedule?
The answer to this question will largely depend on whether your contract has any provisions concerning the change in work schedule. If there aren’t any such provisions, as is the …
No Such Thing as a "Free" Consultation
People often get exactly what they pay for. This is as true in law as it is in life. Here is one story that should make employees pause when they are offered a “free” consultation with a lawyer.
Who Pays for Rapid Antigen Testing in the Workplace?
As regular testing for COVID-19 continues to be commonplace in many workplaces, it is not always clear who should be responsible for the costs of rapid antigen testing in the …