Canada: Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

In Ontario, employees with less than three (3) months of service typically do not qualify for statutory notice of termination under the Employment Standards Act, 2000.

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The Alberta Labour Relations Board has issued a significant ruling emphasizing that unions must maintain complete accuracy and honesty when filing certification applications, particularly regarding employee support evidence.

Ontario's new employment transparency rules, effective January 1, 2026, mandate salary disclosure, AI usage notification, and candidate communication timelines in job postings. These requirements create extensive documentation that may serve as evidence in future employment disputes, fundamentally altering the legal landscape for both hiring practices and wrongful dismissal claims.

When an employee misrepresents their academic credentials on their resume, can an employer terminate them for cause? This case examines whether false claims about possessing an MBA degree constitute sufficient grounds for dismissal without notice, and explores the boundaries of trust and honesty in the employment relationship.

This decision highlights that an employer is entitled to rely on the representations made by a candidate or an employee, especially for executive-level roles. Any intentional misrepresentation can be used to establish just cause to dismiss an employee

The COVID-19 pandemic proved to be a defining moment for the working world, especially in terms of the rapid deployment of remote work across several sectors.

Cet article est destiné à tous les employeurs canadiens offrant actuellement ou désirant offrir la possibilité de faire du télétravail dans leur organisation.

In this case, the employee was a Merchandiser and Logistics Coordinator with 30 years of service at an agricultural commodities trading firm.