Many employers have a “no reference” policy, refusing to confirm anything but the bare minimum regarding a former employee’s employment – dates of employment and title. This practice stems largely from the idea that if you can’t say anything nice, it’s best to say nothing, or at least very little, for fear of being accused...
As of June 1, 2017, any small claims court disputes in B.C. claiming an amount under $5,000.00 will be adjudicated by the Civil Resolution Tribunal (the “CRT”), an online tribunal. According to B.C.’s Justice Minister, it’s the first online tribunal in the world to be integrated into the public justice system. The first step in...
We’ve seen numerous cases over the years where an employee’s comments and bad behaviour online have led to discipline or even discharge. A recent decision from Quebec shows that there can still be consequences for speaking ill of an employer post-employment. In Servant v. Ritchie, the employer successfully sued a former employee for his Facebook...
Sometimes a resignation is too good to be true. In order for a resignation to be valid, it must be clear and unequivocal, and the words or actions need to be viewed in context. If the circumstances surrounding the resignation are suspect, a court may find that an employee has not resigned and is entitled...