by Mackesy Smye | Sep 15, 2017 | Employment Law
Employment Law – Termination For Cause Termination for cause has been described as “capital punishment” in employment law, and is a serious step to be taken. Although employees and employers could have a number of reasons why a parting of the ways needs to take place,...
by Mackesy Smye | Aug 24, 2017 | Employment Law
Employment Law: Notice & Severance Packages Losing a job is a profound and life-changing experience. If the employee is beyond their probationary period and hasn’t committed an egregious act like stealing, they can’t be terminated without notice and severance, or...
by Mackesy Smye | Sep 15, 2016 | Employment Law
Employment Law & Discrimination During an Interview The issue of potential prejudice and discrimination can often present itself in the course of employment interviews. Some employers may choose to ask personal questions during the interview process. When...
by Mackesy Smye | Jan 19, 2016 | Employment Law
Understanding Pension Plan Laws as Employees There are two main types of private pension plans in Canada: (1) defined benefit plans; and (2) defined contribution plans.Defined benefit plans provide its members with a specific pension benefit on retirement.The amount...
by Mackesy Smye | Nov 23, 2015 | Employment Law
Employment Law – Bill 67 PTSD as an Occupational Disease Bill 67, an act proposed to amend the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 has been a in the news frequently with its reference to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder [PSTD]. Any anxiety disorder that develops...
by Mackesy Smye | Apr 28, 2015 | Employment Law
Workplace Discrimination You may have experienced discrimination in the workplace based upon traits such as your gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. What protects you from workplace discrimination on prohibited grounds, and what options might you have?...
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