dismissal for cause in canada - 5 things you must know
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Dismissal For Cause in Canada – 5 Things You Must Know
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Disclaimer
• Not legal advice• Specific questions:• Contact a lawyer or paralegal• Referral Service – Law Society
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Just Cause Dismissal
• Employee Misconduct• Contextual approach
•Capital Punishment of Employment Law
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1. Rights when Dismissed for Cause
• No termination rights• No severance• No reasonable notice• No employment insurance
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2. Single Incident
• Could be sufficient• Example: violence at work
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3. Cumulative Infractions
• Could be sufficient• Ex: Ongoing absenteeism
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4. Progressive Discipline
• May not be required• Prior warnings• Workplace Policies
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5. Just Cause Examples
• Stealing/embezzling money• Violence• Harassment• Disobedience• discrimination
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5. No Just Cause Examples
• Performance issues• Not meeting targets• Minor infractions
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