While violence at work is a serious matter, that does not mean that it always justifies an employee’s immediate dismissal for cause. Although a serious incident of physical aggression can sometimes be cause to dismiss an employee without notice, it…
In 2012 Facebook celebrated its billionth user – effectively, one in seven people on earth are now “connected” on Facebook, posting all aspects of their personal and professional lives for the world to read and view. The odds are good…
Any employer who demands an employee commit an illegal act under threat of termination is liable for wrongful dismissal damages. Naturally, the courts confirm that employees do not have to blindly follow unreasonable orders, especially those illegal in nature. Some…