Employment law

Your employee is accused of harassing a customer – now what?

Two recent cases in Ontario highlight risks for employers when employees misbehave on the front lines

Your employee is accused of harassing a customer – now what?

Bell Canada worker on medical leave dismissed after failing to provide requested info

'There were follow-ups and clear warnings about the consequences of failing to co-operate,' says lawyer looking at disability leave

Bell Canada worker on medical leave dismissed after failing to provide requested info

B.C. worker fired after criminal charges from off-duty incident

'Such conduct has a direct and obvious link to the nature of the work and the reputation of the employer'

B.C. worker fired after criminal charges from off-duty incident

Ontario worker follows employment standards complaint with human rights application

Both actions stemmed from manager's harassment about worker’s religion

Ontario worker follows employment standards complaint with human rights application

$300,000 award: Employer fails to prove lack of mitigation in case highlighting challenges for HR

'The best practices for any employer... is to put the employee on notice of what they're requiring for evidence': lawyer discusses employer responsibilities in wage loss mitigation

$300,000 award: Employer fails to prove lack of mitigation in case highlighting challenges for HR

Probationary worker fired for lack of fit, claims reprisal for health and safety concerns

'They're a disgruntled employee who perceives they've been mistreated, but allegations have to be supported'

Probationary worker fired for lack of fit, claims reprisal for health and safety concerns