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Employer’s Duty of Good Faith, including Providing Reasons for Employee Termination
In a recent case called Krmpotic v. Thunder Bay Electronics Limited, the Ontario Court of Appeal...
Why Do Employment Lawyers Call it a “Wrongful Dismissal”?
Understanding What is a "Wrongful Dismissal" In employment law, the term "wrongful dismissal" refers to a situation where an employee is fired or let go from their job in violation of their employment contract. It is similar yet quite different from an unfair...
Can Employees be Fired for Workplace Recordings?
Often for good reasons, many employees choose to have workplace recordings (particularly performance evaluations, workplace harassment investigations, or terminating meetings) without advising the employer or obtaining permission. A key reason is to protect themselves...
Employee Mitigation Obligations in Ontario Wrongful Dismissal Claims
Mitigation of damages is a crucial concept in employment law, which can have a significant impact on termination pay and the outcome of termination disputes, depending on whether you're the employer or the employee. But what does "mitigation" mean in this context?...