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Wrongful Termination
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Achkar Law Blog
The Role of an Employment Lawyer and Preventative Legal Advice
Employment law can often contain complex rules and regulations which play an important role in maintaining the relationship balance between employers and employees. With workplaces becoming more diverse and regulations…
California Employment Law Report
How To Conduct Employee Terminations To Reduce Potential Liability
Employee terminations and resignations must be planned for in advance to avoid common pitfalls for California employers. This Friday’s Five focuses on critical management and legal considerations during the separation…
The Right Coast
Northern Light Health and Eastern Maine Medical Center adv. Samson Cournane: 15-year-old Mainer Fights Hospital Conglomerate s Attempt to Silence Him With Lawsuit Threat | The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Samson Cournane is a 15-year-old student at the University of Maine and a patient-safety advocate. In July 2021, Northern Light Health s Eastern Maine Medical Center fired his mother, a…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
Despite what he says, Elon Musk will not pay your legal bills if you’re fired for Xing
"If you were unfairly treated by your employer due to posting or liking something on this platform, we will fund your legal bill. No limit. Please let us know." Elon…
Stacey R. Ball Blog
Can an Employer Rescind a Job Offer?
Have you been offered a job but now your employer wants to rescind that offer? – You may be entitled to financial compensation. There are several reasons why an employer…
Stacey R. Ball Blog
Can You Get Fired for Calling In Sick?
Employees may often worry whether they can be fired for taking time off from work due to illness. The short answer is – no. Sick Leave and Statutory Provisions According…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
Court Upholds Damages Award in Wrongful Termination Case
In a case that will be officially released on Tuesday, the Connecticut Supreme Court upheld the damages award for former employee in a wrongful termination lawsuit, ruling that the plaintiff…
Achkar Law Blog
Terminated During Restructuring: Is It Wrongful Dismissal?
Restructuring can be challenging for employers and employees. When employees are terminated as part of a restructuring process, they may have a claim for wrongful dismissal. During the restructuring process,…
Global Workplace Insider
La Cour d’appel rappelle que les employeurs québécois ont l’obligation d’agir de bonne foi lors d’un congédiement
Introduction Dans une décision récente[1], la Cour d’appel du Québec rappelle qu’il n’y a pas seulement le motif du congédiement qui importe, mais également la façon dont on y procède.…
Employee Rights Blog
What Qualifies as Wrongful Termination in Canada?
By Bram Lecker
Employment termination in Canada is regulated at the federal level by the Canada Labour Code (CLC) and in Ontario by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). A company’s failure to…