termination – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Fri, 03 May 2024 21:03:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Decision raises questions about dependent contractors’ entitlement to reasonable notice https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/decision-raises-questions-about-dependent-contractors-entitlement-to-reasonable-notice/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:00:19 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=150890 A recent Canada Industrial Relations Board decision has raised questions about the threshold that individuals must meet to be considered dependent contractors who are therefore entitled to reasonable notice on termination without just cause. Dependent contractors, while not formally considered employees because of the degree of control and independence they enjoy, are workers who offer […]

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]]> How recent Canada Labour Code updates are impacting federally regulated employers https://www.benefitscanada.com/human-resources/hr-law/how-recent-canada-labour-code-updates-are-impacting-federally-regulated-employers/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:00:48 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=142459 There have been several changes to the Canada Labour Code in recent months. Here’s an overview of what’s happened and what’s on the horizon for employers under federal labour jurisdiction. New employer obligations As of July 9, 2023, federally regulated employers must reimburse employees for reasonable work-related expenses. When determining whether an expense is related […]

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]]> Employee turnover causes ripple effect, leads to more departures: study https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/employee-turnover-causes-ripple-effect-leads-to-more-departures-report/ Wed, 10 May 2023 13:00:26 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=137618 Employers vastly underestimate the impact of workers leaving an organization on the staff left behind, leading to even more turnover, according to a new study by the University of British Columbia. “The research sends a clear message to organizations that they should be extremely careful when they make exit decisions or they risk destabilizing the […]

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]]> Employers can’t rely on original termination clauses when employee responsibilities increase: court https://www.benefitscanada.com/human-resources/hr-law/employers-cant-rely-on-original-termination-clauses-when-employee-responsibilities-increase-court/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:00:55 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=135544 The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that employers can’t rely on termination clauses when employees’ duties have escalated significantly after they signed their original employment contracts, including situations where the employee didn’t receive a promotion. In its ruling, the court relied on the changed substratum doctrine, which states termination clauses in a written employment […]

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]]> Expert panel: Air Canada decision illustrates danger of relying on pension plan terms in wrongful dismissal actions https://www.benefitscanada.com/pensions/governance-law/expert-panel-air-canada-decision-illustrates-danger-of-relying-on-pension-plan-terms-in-wrongful-dismissal-actions/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:00:29 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=134599 A recent court decision in Ontario illustrates the potential danger for employers that attempt to rely on pension plan terms to refute claims for pension-related losses in the context of wrongful dismissal actions. The case, Williams v. Air Canada, involved a claim by a long-time employee whose employment was terminated in 2020 when the airline […]

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]]> TTC lifting coronavirus vaccine mandate Nov. 27 https://www.benefitscanada.com/human-resources/hr-law/ttc-lifting-coronavirus-vaccine-mandate-nov-27/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:00:51 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=130146 The Toronto Transit Commission is ending its mandatory coronavirus vaccination requirement for workers and offering to reinstate employees who were terminated as a result of the policy without back pay. The transit agency said the mandate — introduced in September 2021 — will be lifted Nov. 27, though it’s continuing to encourage employees to stay […]

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]]> City of Toronto lifting coronavirus vaccine mandate Dec. 1 https://www.benefitscanada.com/human-resources/hr-law/city-of-toronto-lifting-coronavirus-vaccine-mandate-dec-1/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:00:59 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=129633 The City of Toronto is lifting its coronavirus vaccination mandate for employees, effective Dec. 1. According to a press release, the mandate, which was introduced in September 2021, is ending due to more than 99 per cent of City employees and more than 90 per cent of the public having at least two doses of […]

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]]> Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/top-5-hr-benefits-pension-and-investment-stories-of-the-week-9/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:00:16 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=128824 An article about an open letter that highlighted how proposed amendments to the federal Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act could have a positive impact on defined benefit plan members was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news stories of the week: 1. Amendments to insolvency legislation would secure DB pensions, […]

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]]> SIGA liable for $1.2M in LTD benefits following termination without cause: Saskatchewan court https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/benefits-law/siga-liable-for-1-2m-in-ltd-benefits-following-termination-without-cause-saskatchewan-court/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:00:12 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=128614 The Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench has held the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority liable for more than $1.2 million in long-term disability benefits owed to a former employee whose benefits were cut off when he was fired and became permanently disabled during the notice period. “This case illustrates the massive risk that an employer takes […]

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]]> City of Windsor facing lawsuit over terminations tied to coronavirus vaccination policy https://www.benefitscanada.com/human-resources/hr-law/city-of-windsor-facing-lawsuit-over-terminations-tied-to-coronavirus-vaccination-policy/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:00:02 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=126203 Former employees of the City of Windsor, Ont. are pursuing legal action after being fired for violating the City’s coronavirus vaccination policy. While the lawsuit currently has 20 plaintiffs, more employees will be added, says Courtney Betty, the plaintiffs’ lawyer. The plaintiffs cover a wide range of occupations including firefighters, city employees and frontline workers. “[Through […]

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