Doug's Articles

Wrongful Dismissal - The Duty to Mitigate

Posted on April 17th, 2016 by Centennial Law in Employment Law

Outside of the collective agreement context, employers almost always have the right to dismiss employees - but they must give advance notice or compensate the employee for salary in lieu of the notice.  On the other hand, the employee must make reasonable efforts to find alternative employment.

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OFF-DUTY SCHOOL BOARD EMPLOYEES

Posted on September 14th, 2011 by Centennial Law in Employment Law

What happens if a school board employee has a questionable relationship with a student who does not attend the school where he works?

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I Quit – No, Maybe Not

Posted on February 9th, 2011 by Centennial Law in Employment Law

Sometimes when an employee says that he or she is quitting, the employer should not take that statement at face value.  In this article, the employer who accepted a "resignation" given in the heat of the moment was found to have wrongfully dismissed the employee.

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Wrongful Dismissal – Limits on Compensation for Fired Employees

Posted on December 29th, 2010 by Centennial Law in Employment Law

When an employee is wrongfully dismissed, how much should the employer pay?

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Wrongful Dismissal – Terrace Style

Posted on September 15th, 2010 by Centennial Law in Employment Law

Are employees entitled to severance pay when laid off due to a lack of work.

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