Tag: severance pay

Canadian Employer Avoids Prior Severance Promises

By Karen Sargeant Dec 9, 2008 Northern Exposure

Updated: Dec 9, 2008

by Karen Sargeant During these tough economic times, employers are often looking to increase flexibility. Several of our recent blog entries have discussed ways in which employers can do so – furloughs, work-sharing programs, changing employment contracts, and adjusting the size of the workforce. Recently, the British Columbia Court of Appeal granted Raytheon Canada some […]

Not Sweating the Small Stuff Can Be Expensive

By Northern Exposure Jun 3, 2008 Northern Exposure

Updated: Jun 3, 2008

By Donovan Plomp McCarthy Tetrault When employees are terminated in Canada, unless they have been fired for “cause” (such as theft) employers have an obligation to provide common law “reasonable notice” of termination or pay in lieu of reasonable notice. Unless the amount of reasonable notice is clearly set out in an employment agreement, it […]

Terminating for cause? How to limit your liability in Canada

By Northern Exposure Jan 15, 2008 Northern Exposure

Updated: Jan 15, 2008

By Karen Sargeant and Brian P. Smeenk You’ve likely been in this situation before: One of your employees has engaged in questionable conduct. You’re in the process of investigating and are considering whether you should terminate the employee for cause. How do you go about it under Canadian employment laws? Be careful Terminating an employee’s […]