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Does the Duty to Mitigate Require a Dismissed Employee to Accept Re-Employment with their Former Employer?
In a recent decision, the BC Court of Appeal considered whether a dismissed employee had a duty to accept reemployment with their former employer as part of their obligation to mitigate damages that arise from the employee's dismissal.
The Impact of a Sale of a Business on the Obligation to Provide Reasonable Notice
The sale of a business can have a significant, multifaceted impact on a business’ relationship with its employees.
Employee Bonuses and Legal Pitfalls
Incentive compensation is increasingly an important term of employment for employers and employees. Employers are using incentive compensation to achieve…
The Impact of a Sale of a Business
The sale of a business can have a significant, multifaceted impact on a business’ relationship with its employees. A number of complex issues arise…
Supreme Court strengthens protections for non-unionized workers
The Supreme Court has ruled that non-unionized federally regulated workers are owed just cause when fired. This past summer, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that…
Insubordination and Insolence: Just Cause for Summary Dismissal?
Relevant Legal Principles – Just Cause…