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The Importance of Consulting A Lawyer In The Case Of Suspected Harassment

September 19, 2008 by Melynda Layton LL.B.  
Category: Featured, Harassment

In the case of someone being accused of harassment, which may have resulted in a termination of employment, an employee usually seeks advice only after the investigation has taken place internally or an external third party has been brought in to investigate. By then, the accused realizes that the investigation didn’t go well and they [...]

The Factors That Determine An Appropriate Notice Period In A Wrongful Dismissal Case

May 21, 2008 by Melanie Reist LL.B.  
Category: Featured, Wrongful Termination

The term “wrongful dismissal” is something of a misnomer. There is a perception that wrongful dismissal means that there is no justification for the decision or the person feels that the employer did not consider appropriate factors in making the decision to terminate. In fact, wrongful dismissal means that the employer failed to give the [...]