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In the workplace, a promotion is something for employees to strive for and an opportunity for employers to reward workers who demonstrate exceptional performance. However, what happens when an employee is promoted and does not meet the expectations that come with their new role? When can an employer demote the employee to their previous position when...

With the holidays approaching, employers will be thinking about providing their employees with time off in addition to the statutory holidays. Many businesses experience a slowdown during the winter holiday season, opting for company closures in the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. For some small businesses whose operation doesn’t allow them to...

A recent news story is the CEO of McDonald’s, Stephen Easterbrook, being fired for being in a romantic relationship with an employee. The relationship was consensual but violated company policy. Although, the story made headlines for the details surrounding Easterbrook’s exit of the company and not just the relationship, it begs the question; should employers be concerned...

In many organizations, both management and employees view employee evaluations negatively. Managers feel as though they are being forced to judge those reporting to them, and employees fear their performance being criticized. Despite the negative perceptions surrounding performance evaluations, they can be highly effective for improving team cohesiveness, developing employees and clarifying expectations. This article...

What is constructive dismissal? Constructive dismissal is when an employee resigns due to the employer creating a negative work environment. Since the employee’s resignation is involuntary and a result of unreasonable work pressures, the employee can claim wrongful dismissal. Under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), the employee must resign within a reasonable time period of the change being...