Legal Insights

Employment & Human Rights

Employees who are members of a union are generally not able to enforce workplace rights individually in the same way as non-unionized employees. Instead, unionized employees are part of a

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Losing your job can feel personal, sudden, and overwhelming. Often employers give employees only a short time to consider a severance package or release. Before signing anything, it is important

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Most people never expect to become involved in litigation. When it happens, it can feel stressful, unfamiliar, and financially overwhelming very quickly. Our legal system is not always user-friendly and

Employment & Human Rights Terminating For “Just Cause”

Firing an employee can be a costly process for employers if not handled carefully. In a prior blog post found on our website here, we outline best practices for terminations.

Employment & Human Rights

No one enjoys terminating an employee, especially when there are no concerns or serious allegations. Terminating an employee is a task that should be carried out based on diligence, fairness, and consideration. Basically, a good rule of thumb is to treat the employee about to be terminated how you would like your family member to be treated. This article focuses on the technical procedures associated with termination, rather than the obligations related to severance.‎Read More