As employers continue to implement return-to-office mandates, a decision from the British Columbia Court of Appeal serves as an important reminder.
Read More...Employment disputes over contract changes can quickly escalate into costly litigation, reputational risk, and operational disruption.
Return-to-office plans aren’t just operational, they’re legal. Employers who fail to align their policies with their practices could be exposed.
Even well-intentioned employers can find themselves facing constructive dismissal claims if remote work expectations are not properly managed.
A stark reminder that severance obligations under employment contracts must be respected. Failing to do so breaches contractual duties.
Ron Minken interviewed by Canadian HR Reporter, April 17, 2023: "Constructive Dismissal Post COVID-19 – Pitfalls for Employers to Avoid"
A question many have raised is whether or not putting unvaccinated employees on an unpaid leave constituted constructive dismissal.
Constructive dismissal is when there has been a unilateral and fundamental change to the workplace that is not condoned by the employee.