After-acquired cause for dismissal (Toughest HR Question)Validity of termination settlement when just cause discovered laterBy Meghan McCreary03/07/2016|Canadian HR Reporter|Last Updated: 03/04/2016 Question: When can or can’t after-acquired cause be used to reduce notice obligations?Answer: An employer may dismiss an employee without just cause for any non-discriminatory reason, as long as it provides reasonable notice of the dismissal or pay in lieu of notice. To Read the Full Story, Subscribe or Sign In Remember Me Forgot Password If you are a current Subscriber, please click here to set-up or update your login information.