Ken Krupat

August 30, 2013

Frustration: No Dismissal Damages for Serious Illness

If an employee becomes totally disabled and cannot return to work, the employer may be able to end the employment relationship without any further obligations.  This […]
August 14, 2013

Constructive Dismissal: Racism Ruling Overturned

How hard is it in Ontario to sue for constructive dismissal because of a racially poisoned work atmosphere?  According to a recent Ontario Court of Appeal […]
July 31, 2013

Severance Packages and “Clawback” Provisions

In wrongful dismissal situations, many employers provide dismissed employees with severance packages that consist of a salary continuation.  Of course employees would usually prefer to be […]
June 24, 2013

Supreme Court Strikes Drug and Alcohol Testing

Is random drug and alcohol testing legal in Canadian workplaces?  There still may not be an absolutely clear answer to that question but the Supreme Court […]