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Wrongful Termination
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Achkar Law Blog
Termination for Cause in British Columbia Explained
Termination for cause, also known as “with cause termination” or being “fired for cause,” is one of the most serious actions an employer can take in British Columbia. It means…
Achkar Law Blog
Wrongful Dismissal Litigation and How to Avoid It
In Ontario, wrongful dismissal claims are among the most common employment law disputes. Employers can face significant financial and reputational consequences if a termination is handled improperly.With rising awareness of…
Lawyer Stories
Wrongful Termination Lawyer in Massachusetts | What to Do If You’ve Been Fired
By LFSuser
Author Line: Written by Benjamin R. Gold, Esq. — Licensed Attorney in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine. Founder of Lawyer Stories. Introduction Losing your job is never easy, but it can…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
California Court of Appeal Upholds Wrongful Discharge Claim Over Polygraph Testing
Quick Hits The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, held that an employer’s violation of Labor Code section 432.2—prohibiting mandatory polygraph tests as a condition of employment—can support a…
Achkar Law Blog
Wrongful Dismissal in British Columbia Explained
Losing your job can be one of the most stressful experiences in life, especially when it happens unexpectedly. If you suspect your employer let you go unfairly, you may be…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
The 9th nominee for The Worst Employer of 2025 is … The Malignant Museum
De'Mario Grant thought he'd landed his dream job in security at the de Young Museum, following his grandfather's footsteps. Instead, he got backbreaking 16-hour shifts, chronic pain, HR doubting his…
Achkar Law Blog
Constructive Dismissal in British Columbia Explained
Losing your job is not always the result of being explicitly fired. In British Columbia, when an employer makes significant and unilateral changes to an employee’s job, the law may…
Achkar Law Blog
Settlement Agreements and Wrongful Dismissal: Court Upholds Deal
When an employee is dismissed without cause, wrongful dismissal claims often follow. Many of these disputes are resolved through settlement agreements, which bring finality and allow both sides to move…
Rudner Law Blog
Payback? Not So Fast
One of your employees has really done it this time. They botched a sales pitch and cost your company a new client. Or they broke an expensive piece of equipment.…
Achkar Law Blog
Ontario Court Strikes Down Termination Clause: Achkar Law Secures Win for Client
On February 11, 2025, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Owen Sound released its decision in Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc., 2025 ONSC 952. The Court found…