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Two Terminations, One Employment Relationship: When A Working Notice Period Leads To An Allegation Of Constructive Dismissal
The Administrative Labour Tribunal examined whether an employee's resignation during a nine-month working notice period constituted constructive dismissal or a voluntary departure. The case explores the legal distinction between an initial termination announced by the employer and a subsequent resignation, and whether management actions during the notice period can transform a resignation into a dismissal without cause.
Canada Employment
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Langlois Lawyers, LLP
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Wigdor V. Facebook Canada Ltd. And The Problem With “Explicitly” Contracting Out Of Notice Periods
The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Wigdor v. Facebook Canada Ltd. awarded a former employee over US$4.7 million in Restricted Share Units, establishing that such benefits must continue vesting during statutory notice periods. This landmark ruling emphasizes the critical importance of statutory compliance in employment agreements, particularly following business acquisitions, and clarifies that forfeiture provisions cannot override employees' rights to contractual benefits during notice periods.
Canada Employment
CC
CLC (Canadian Litigation Counsel)
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Two Terminations, One Employment Relationship: When A Working Notice Period Leads To An Allegation Of Constructive Dismissal
The Administrative Labour Tribunal examined whether an employee's resignation during a nine-month working notice period constituted constructive dismissal or a voluntary departure. The case explores the legal distinction between an initial termination announced by the employer and a subsequent resignation, and whether management actions during the notice period can transform a resignation into a dismissal without cause.
Canada Employment
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Langlois Lawyers, LLP
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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

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Investigator Chronicles Ep. 3  Ft. Rupa Karyampudi (Video)
Workplace investigator Rupa Karyampudi discusses how universal design principles can transform workplace investigations into more accessible processes for participants with disabilities and neurodivergence. The conversation explores practical techniques for adjusting interview methods in real-time, understanding how disability affects communication and demeanor, and why investigators must move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches to credibility assessment.
Canada Employment
RT
RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc.
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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

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Registered Disability Savings Plans: What You Should Know
Registered Disability Savings Plans offer eligible Canadians a powerful tool to build tax-deferred savings for life after 60, complete with government matching grants up to $70,000 and bonds up to $20,000. Despite these significant benefits, only one-third of eligible Canadians have opened an RDSP. Understanding how these plans work, including contribution limits, withdrawal rules, and eligibility requirements, can help individuals with disabilities secure their financial future.
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Gluckstein Lawyers
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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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Two Terminations, One Employment Relationship: When A Working Notice Period Leads To An Allegation Of Constructive Dismissal
The Administrative Labour Tribunal examined whether an employee's resignation during a nine-month working notice period constituted constructive dismissal or a voluntary departure. The case explores the legal distinction between an initial termination announced by the employer and a subsequent resignation, and whether management actions during the notice period can transform a resignation into a dismissal without cause.
Canada Employment
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Langlois Lawyers, LLP
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