Employment law

Biometrics in the workplace: Are they really necessary?

Reprimand for Transcontinental Printing in Quebec highlights complexities of workplace biometrics as employers navigate compliance and employee rights

Biometrics in the workplace: Are they really necessary?

‘I’m done’ not a resignation after all

Employer owes nearly $350,000 after wrongful dismissal

‘I’m done’ not a resignation after all

Employees more empowered to say 'no' to work – ignoring them can lead to constructive dismissal

Expecting employees to take on more without additional resources can lead to stress, burnout

Employees more empowered to say 'no' to work – ignoring them can lead to constructive dismissal

Just cause: Alberta employer falls short of high bar

Warnings about performance didn’t offer sufficient improvement instructions or indicate job at risk

Just cause: Alberta employer falls short of high bar

Verbal escalation, dishonesty during investigation justifies termination of worker: BC arbitrator

'The more serious misconduct was how the worker attempted to frustrate the investigation process’

Verbal escalation, dishonesty during investigation justifies termination of worker: BC arbitrator

New sick leave legislation presents challenges for HR

Two employment lawyers offer tips for HR on how to counteract employee absences amid restrictions on medical notes

New sick leave legislation presents challenges for HR