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I Was Wrongfully Dismissed, How Much Can I Sue For?

Refresher on Wrongful Dismissal A wrongful dismissal occurs when an employee’s employment is terminated without adequate notice or pay in lieu of notice. If an employee has been wrongfully dismissed,…

Sultan Lawyers on Dismissal Pt. 3: The Difference Between Wrongful and Constructive Dismissal

You may be aware of two common terms often used to describe the actions of an employer who violates the rights of an employee at the time of the termination…

Have I been Wrongfully Dismissed, and How Do I Know?

In general terms, an employee is wrongfully dismissed when an employer breaches a term or several terms in the contract of employment, or a statute provision or rule in employment…

When is an Employer Liable for the Actions of a “Rogue” Employee?

There are times when one employee can act so improperly as to cause the harassment and/or departure of another employee. These situations are often referred to as an employee going “rogue”. …

Sultan Lawyers on Dismissal Pt. 2: Pay Cuts and Constructive Dismissal

Refresher on Constructive Dismissal Constructive dismissal occurs when conduct or requirements made of an employee are so at odds with the employee’s job that such conduct/requirements amount to a fundamental…

Employers Must Take All Reasonable Steps to Accommodate for a Disabled Employee

In a recent Ontario case, Regional Municipality of Waterloo (Sunnyside Home) v Ontario Nurses’ Association, an arbitrator ordered a long-term care home to reinstate a registered nurse who was fired…

Sultan Lawyers on Dismissal Pt. 1: What is Wrongful Dismissal?

What is wrongful dismissal? The term wrongful dismissal is spoken about widely, but very few people properly articulate the issue. Employers have the right to dismiss employees for any reason…

I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong, Did My Employer Have the Right to Terminate my Employment?

Employees often wonder whether their employer had the right to terminate their employment for no specific reason. Unless an employment contract or a valid company policy which forms part of…

Court Clarifies ‘Exceptional’ Circumstances in Notice Period Awards

An employee is entitled to receive reasonable notice of the termination of their employment under common law unless that right has been limited by an enforceable contractual provision. While in…