Occupational Health and Safety

COVID-19 FAQ #7 - What you need to know about terminations during COVID-19

COVID-19 FAQ #7 - What you need to know about terminations during COVID-19

Recurring FAQ series discussing employment situations regarding COVID-19. FAQ #7: How do employment terminations during COVID-19 differ from terminations that occured pre-pandemic?

Labour Board Rules Employer Illegally Terminated Employee for Raising Safety Concerns

Labour Board Rules Employer Illegally Terminated Employee for Raising Safety Concerns

The Ontario Labour Board awarded an employee severance and more when he was terminated for raising health and safety concerns

No Severance for Employee Who Harassed Coworkers

No Severance for Employee Who Harassed Coworkers

Court finds that employer was justified to terminate an employee for cause because of his workplace harassment. The employer relied on its workplace investigations, harassment policies, and corrective discipline. Because of the termination for cause, no severance was owed to the employee