Give that back: Recovery of employer property post-dismissal
What happens when employers encounter intransigent former employees who refuse to return their property?
Vey Willetts LLP
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September 13, 2024 
Financial competence for boards and senior management
Directors and officers have fiduciary duties under tax, bankruptcy, incorporation, environmental and other statutes, with personal exposure for unpaid wages, salaries, and statutory deductions, and other liabilities.
Apolone Gentles, JD, CPA,CGA, FCCA, Bsc (Hons)
Firing pregnant worker after 8 days’ employment proves costly for business owner
Read about a recent success at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario in securing an award of almost $40,000 against a corporate respondent (and its owner) for firing a pregnant employee after 8 days of employment.
Vey Willetts LLP
Legal logistics when terminating a work-from-home employee
When terminating an employee, especially in a remote work environment, it can be tricky to manage the return of home office equipment effectively. Mishandling this process can lead to lost or damaged equipment, security risks, and potential disputes. Below are the best practices to follow: 1. Inventory and documentation Before any termination occurs, maintain a […]
SpringLaw
Truth and terminations
Among the many other important considerations when proceeding with terminations, employers often have questions about what to share with the employee about the reason for their dismissal.
Simes Law
$10,000 in punitive damages awarded for breach of ESA and employer’s reprehensible conduct
In a recent Ontario case, the court ordered the employer to pay a short-service employee two months of pay in lieu of notice plus $10,000 in punitive damages as punishment for conduct that was found to be “a marked departure from ordinary standards of decent behaviour.”
Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation
“I can terminate you at any time” makes termination clause void
Dufault v. The Corporation of the Township of Ignace, 2024 ONSC 1029 adds to the long list of ways that poorly drafted termination clauses can violate the ESA and render the entire termination provision unenforceable.
Barry B. Fisher LL.B.
Avoid the two-step dance when offering employment
ometimes, during the hiring process, an employer may opt to send an initial job offer and then, once accepted, follow up with a more detailed set of terms. This procedure, while seemingly innocuous, can prove to be high risk.
Vey Willetts LLP
Summer vacation: Ensuring fairness and fun in the workplace
As the sun shines brighter and the days get longer, employees eagerly await their well-deserved vacation. For HR managers, summer means juggling employee vacation requests while keeping the business running smoothly.
SpringLaw