Case Review: Workers’ Compensation and Partial Loss of Earnings

By Christina Catenacci In Puar v Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal, the Supreme Court of British Columbia confirmed that the original decision denying full loss of...

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Ready, Fire, Aim: A Flawed Strategy

By Graeme McFarlane When facing the difficult decision to end an employee’s employment for cause, it is very important not to jump to conclusions. Although...

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God, Homosexuality and the Legalities of Refusing Service

By David Brown For a country founded on principles of freedom, liberty and equality, the United States is having tremendous difficulty grappling with same-sex marriage...

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Determining Wrongful Dismissal Damages in Fast-Track Litigation

By Thomas A. Roper, Q.C. Rules of court in most jurisdictions in Canada make provision for summary trials or fast-track litigation, trial processes that are...

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A Fine Balance of Interests: Ethics, Confidentiality and Culture

By Laura Reid, CHRP You have been provided with detailed medical information on an employee and then learn from the employee’s manager that their performance...

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The Politics of Constructive Dismissal: ?“You Gotta Have (Good) Faith”

By Graeme McFarlane The Supreme Court of Canada has now provided some much needed guidance with respect to application of the doctrine of constructive dismissal...

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Hydro One Had Every Right to Fire Sexist Soccer Fan

By David Brown Shawn Simoes, the embattled former Hydro One employee, had a really bad week. As a result of a barrage of sexist taunts...

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Don’t Make Promises You Can’t Keep

By Graeme McFarlane Imagine it—you’re on the verge of securing a big contract. In anticipation, you hire additional staff to hit the ground running. You...

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