True resignation is voluntary
Canadian employees have no right to severance pay if they voluntarily left their job. This may seem unfair, but remember, the laws of resignation generally work in the employees favour. …
A hasty resignation can be costly
“We only part to meet again” – John Gay Seldom do employers bother to sue their ex-employees. But the tables are turned when a hasty resignation proves costly. Few have …
Workplace Policy Pitfalls: The High Cost of Miscommunication
What Are the Consequences of Not Communicating Workplace Policy Clearly? An early 2024 case has demonstrated the risk that comes with inadequate communication of workplace policies to employees. Boyer v …
Tesla Layoffs 10% workforce
What is the reason for Tesla layoffs? In a strategic move, Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced significant workforce reductions. The company will lay off more than 10 percent of …
Impact of Non-Solicitation Clauses: A Case Study
In Catch Engineering Partnership v. Mai, 2023 ABKB 279, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench awarded $112,320 in damages against a former employee who breached the non-solicitation provisions in his …
Can I Get Severance Pay If I Quit My Job?
How does quitting your job impact entitlements to employment insurance (EI) and severance pay? During the “Great Resignation”, employees became more mobile than ever. Workers are more willing to change …
Your Employment Contract – Can They Hold You to a Job?
Can You Resign Immediately After Signing a New Employment Contract? What do you do when you just signed a new employment contract, but soon after, receive another offer that you …
Can I Get Severance Pay If I Quit My Job?
Does quitting your job affect entitlements to EI and severance pay? During the “Great Resignation”, employees became more mobile than ever. Workers are more willing to change employers and there …
Remote Work Realities and the Grindr Effect on Office Returns
Can employees choose remote work without it being explicitly in their employment agreement? With many Canadians having grown accustomed to working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, many now do not …
When Can My Employer Modify My Work Schedule?
Does Your Employment Contract Address Schedule Changes? The resolution to this inquiry hinges significantly on the presence of provisions in your contract addressing modifications to the work schedule. In the …