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Constructive Discharge
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Achkar Law Blog
What is the Difference Between Constructive Dismissal and Wrongful Dismissal in Ontario?
If you’ve lost your job or are facing difficult changes at work, you may be wondering whether your situation involves constructive dismissal or wrongful dismissal. In Ontario, these are two…
California Employment Law Update
If You’re Experiencing a Massive Jury Verdict, Hang Up and Dial 911!
By Tony Oncidi
A California jury did it again! Last Thursday, a Los Angeles jury awarded $27.5 million to a former chief nursing officer of a hospital for the alleged post-traumatic stress disorder…
Employee Rights Blog
Understanding Workplace Harassment & Constructive Dismissal in Ontario
Ever walked out of work feeling like your boss is secretly plotting your exit? You might be right. Not all firings come with a dramatic “you’re fired” moment. Sometimes, employers…
Drew Capuder's Employment Law Blog
Understanding “Constructive Discharge” in Employment Law—When Quitting Is Really Getting Fired
IntroductionMost people think of getting fired as a clear-cut event—your boss calls you into the office, maybe there’s a stern conversation, and you’re sent packing. But not every termination is…
Achkar Law Blog
Victor’s Story: Bullying at Work Led to Constructive Dismissal
Victor was a respected worker until a new supervisor introduced belittling treatment, heavy workloads, and public humiliation. After an ineffective report to HR, feeling trapped, he considered quitting and sought…
Achkar Law Blog
Termination Without Cause in Ontario Explained
In Ontario, an employer can dismiss an employee without cause, also known as being fired without cause, at any time, through no fault of the employee. It is important to…
Achkar Law Blog
Maria’s Story: Constructive Dismissal Because of a Role Change
Maria, a senior sales manager for six years, excelled in her role until a new director reassigned her major accounts and excluded her from meetings. Feeling humiliated, she sought legal…
Achkar Law Blog
Unpaid Suspensions in Ontario: Are They Constructive Dismissal?
If your employer has suspended you without pay or placed you on an “involuntary personal leave of absence,” you may have a claim for constructive dismissal and be entitled to…
Stacey R. Ball Blog
Constructive Dismissal in the Federal Government Context
In Mata, 2024 CIRB 1141, the employee complained that she had been constructively dismissed by her employer... The post Constructive Dismissal in the Federal Government Context appeared first on Stacey…
Rudner Law Blog
How to Lose [an Employee] in 10 Days
By David Gelles
Being single in the shadow of Valentine’s Day is never easy, but watching a classic rom-com is a good way to alleviate the fake-holiday blues. Which is why I recently…