Rushing to dismiss after employee impaired at work can lead to claim of wrongful dismissal, bad faith conduct or breach of employee's human rights
Ontario case shows employers can – sometimes – allege cause after a no cause dismissal
With new rules for Ontario, employers will want to update OHS measures
Employers should be aware that significant notice periods can be awarded when older, long-term employees are dismissed without cause
Termination clause sent after worker accepted offer needed fresh consideration to be valid
Penalizing employees for making complaints can create problems for employers
