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Can an employee be fired for not relocating?
Question: I work for a company that is expanding its operations across Canada . Does an employer have an inherent right to require the worker
Can employers temporarily lay off workers?
Alberta judge’s new interpretation extends employer temporary layoff rights A recent Alberta court decision is complicating the traditional common law position towards layoffs. The decision
Dismissing an employee with a criminal record
Question: Can an employer dismiss an employee if, after conducting a criminal record check, the employer determines that the employee has been convicted of a
Calculating Pay for Public Holidays in Ontario
Question: How is public-holiday pay calculated in Ontario ? Is the number of weeks used to calculate public-holiday pay pro-rated for employees who work less
Second Hand Smoke
Second-hand smoke can provide justification for quitting Halifax casino worker awarded Employment Insurance benefits after quitting Employers should take note of a recent decision of
Workers Compensation and Lawsuits
Workers’ comp protects firms from lawsuits, but beware employees looking for loopholes Whether or not someone is considered a contractor may cloud the issue Most
Vacation for Part-time Employees
Question: In your most recent issue I read that part-time employees are entitled to 10 days’ vacation after 12 months of employment. I am unclear
Employing Children in Manitoba
Question: What is the law in Manitoba with respect to the employment of a child that is 14 years of age? Answer: Under the Manitoba