Employment Law

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Suing for Wrongful Termination in Canada: Your Legal Rights

In the world of employment, nobody anticipates suing for wrongful termination. However, it is imperative that you understand your legal rights if you ever find yourself in this situation. Whether you’ve recently been dismissed or are facing the fear of an impending termination, it’s vital to have a knowledgeable advocate on your side. Allan Rouben,

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Duty of Fair Representation Complaints Before the Ontario Labour Relations Board

The practice of labour law is highly specialized. Practitioners in the field act for either unions or management and never the twain shall meet. It is not uncommon however for union members to complain about the conduct of their union. Obtaining representation in these circumstances can be difficult. Union lawyers will not act on the

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Damages for Mental Distress in Employment Law Cases after Keays v. Honda Canada Inc.

The purpose of an award of damages in a wrongful dismissal action is to compensate the employee for breach of the implied term of the employment contract to provide reasonable notice of termination. In the seminal case of Bardal v. Globe & Mail Ltd. (1960), 24 D.L.R. (2d) 140 (Ont. H.C.J.) McRuer, C.J.H.C. set out a list

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