We advise employers with respect adhering to the law when conducting workplace investigations regarding harassment, bullying, theft or any other adverse workplace conduct.
We provide advice concerning scenarios where an employer is facing a complaint from an employee or an executive is specifically faced with a complaint from an employee. We also provide advice as to how to conduct internal investigations and advice regarding an employer’s obligation in a scenario where their professional employee may face action from their colleague.
In this case, the employee, Mr. Egan, brought an action for wrongful dismissal against his employer, Harbour Air Seaplanes LLP (“Harbour Air”), after being terminated without cause.
Our lawyers Sarah Hentschel and Keita Szemok-Uto discuss the recent of the British Columbia Court of Appeal, that, in certain circumstances, an employer can terminate an employee for “just cause” if they make secret workplace recordings.
Employers may not think of domestic violence as a workplace issue. However, legislation across Canada creates obligations for employers in the workplace relating to domestic violence.
We work with employers to find effective legal solutions.
