The Six Steps for Holding a (Less Painful) Termination Meeting

You've made the decision to terminate an employee. You've researched the facts, put together a fair severance package, and you're ready to meet with...

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Dishonesty Is Not The Best Policy: Employees Have Obligation To Always Be Honest With Their Employer

By James D. Kondopulos Dishonesty on the part of an employee casts a dark shadow on the relationship with his or her employer and, depending...

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Burger King Dealt a Whopper by BC Courts: Fired Fish Sandwich Felon Vindicated

By Kelsey Robertson In Ram v. Michael Lacombe Group Inc., 2017 BCSC 212, Ms. Ram, a cook at Burger King for 24 years, was dismissed...

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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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A Home Run Against Dishonesty: Grievor Strikes Out

By Graeme McFarlane The Alberta Court of Appeal has supported the lower court’s decision to uphold an employer’s decision to terminate an employee rather than...

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A Closer Look at Termination: Part Three

By Veronica Utton The first part in this series brings attention to three key elements of the termination event, while the second part brings attention...

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A Closer Look at Termination: Part Two

By Veronica Utton The first part in this series serves to bring attention to the very important need to give concerted consideration to three key...

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A Closer Look at Termination: Part One

By Veronica Utton Termination: The act of dismissing one from employment. A topic that is rarely talked about, and when it is, it’s faintly whispered,...

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