Even well-intentioned employers can find themselves facing constructive dismissal claims if remote work expectations are not properly managed.
Read More...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.
The Occupational Health & Safety Act does not require all businesses to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Ontario has extended the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave to January 1, 2022, which was previously expected to end on September 25, 2021.
The Ontario Government is requiring all employers in select industries to implement a vaccination policy by September 7, 2021.