Employers in Ontario and Alberta may be in for some big workplace changes in 2018 – at significant costs to employers. Ontario: On May 30, 2017, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced...
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...
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....
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...
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...