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Wrongful Termination
838 published works
Labor & Employment Report
Extraordinary Workplace Misconduct: Celebrating you is a piece of cake…
In the latest entry in our series on extraordinary workplace misconduct, we must come to terms with the fact that not everyone loves birthdays or surprises. And, when an employee…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
Employer must pay US$450,000 after throwing birthday party
Why was worker so unhappy?
Achkar Law Blog
Employment Law: How Does A Counter Offer Work?
You might be finding yourself in a workplace conflict. You might be a former employee claiming wrongful dismissal, or you might be an employer receiving that claim. Either way, you…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
Jury awards $450,000 to employee fired over unwanted birthday party
Kevin Berling, a 10-month employee of Gravity Diagnostics, made a simple request of the manager of his office —"Please don't throw me a birthday party; I have an anxiety disorder."…
Dutton Employment Law Blog
How A Wrongful Dismissal Case Works In Canada
By Jeff Dutton
Employees who are terminated without cause in Canada are entitled to severance. The amount of severance a terminated employee is ... The post How A Wrongful Dismissal Case Works In…
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds 26-Month Notice Period
[caption id="attachment_9973" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo by Eric Rothermel on Unsplash[/caption] In the world of workplace law we often say that, absent exceptional circumstances, the greatest notice period that any wrongfully…
Achkar Law Blog
Key Factors When Defending a Claim
If you are an employer and a dismissed employee is accusing you of wrongful dismissal, you may be facing a lawsuit. Typically, lawsuits happen after private negotiations have failed, and…
Achkar Law Blog
Wrongful Termination Claim: Suing the Right Parties
Wrongful termination (also called wrongful dismissal or wrongful discharge) is a complex area of law for employees and employers to navigate. It’s crucial to understand what constitutes wrongful termination and…
Achkar Law Blog
Wrongful Dismissal Claim: How Much to Ask For
Author: Babak Sankani Are you an employee who is experiencing termination without notice? Maybe you haven’t been paid in place of such notice? This article highlights what you need to…
Stacey R. Ball Blog
Unfair Investigation Leads to Termination: Rejected by Courts
On March 7, 2019, Mr. Czerniawski had an argument with a co-worker. The encounter quickly became heated. Emotions were high, voices were raised and, allegedly, threats were made. Mr. Czerniawski…