The Employment law regulates the relationship between the employer and employee so they can engage in fair and ethical employment practices. It is especially important for employers to know and refer to employment law in the context of employment. This is because the courts are more likely to protect employees from unfair treatments as they generally believe employees are in weaker bargaining position than their employer. I. What employment violations has the employer committed, if any? According to the case, Sally found out her employer unilaterally changed her job without providing reasonable notice of the change. In Canada, employers generally have the right to make changes to the terms of employment if it is reasonably necessary and employees have the right to be notified and consulted before any changes were imposed. In other words, one party cannot impose a change to the terms of contract without first notifying and securing the consent of the other party (Yates, …show more content…
Can Sally sue for damages? If Sally can sue for damages, what might the court consider when assessing damages? According to Yates (2013), when an employer demotes or makes unilateral changes to the nature of employment, this constitutes a constructive dismissal. This proves that Sally was constructively dismissed. Therefore, she can treat the contract as wrongfully terminated and sue for wrongful dismissal. In considering Sally’s case, the court would apply the same test they have established in 2015 to determine a constructive dismissal for the case of Potter v. New Brunswick Legal Aid Services Commission (2015 SCC 10 (CanLII)) : a) Extent of the unilateral change: Whether the employer breached an express or implied term of the employment contract in a way that substantially altered the essential terms of the contract; or b) Intention: The employer’s conduct would lead a reasonable person in the same situation to conclude that the employer no longer intended to bound by employment
In addition, the “At-Will-Employment Law” gives the employer the capacity to unfairly change the terms of the employment relationship with no notice and no consequences.
In considering whether it is satisfied that a dismissal was harsh, unjust or unreasonable, FWA must take into account:
The former employee can establish that constructive discharge occurred only if he can show that our company purposefully created an intolerable or discriminating working environment to quit.
of the employer's business.” (Miller & Jentz, 2010, p.481). Thus, if it will cause my business
Issue : Mr. David Potter was contracted as the Executive Director of Legal Aid Services Commission in New Brunswick for a seven-year-long term. A little after halfway through the duration of the contract, the two parties did not see to eye and were seeking for an early termination and began negotiations. However, during that period Mr. Potter had taken a sick leave and the Commission promptly replaced him without waiting until the negotiation was over and the chairperson believe that it would be in the best interest of the Commission to terminate Mr. Potter for cause. He was then suspended indefinitely with pay and his position was transferred to someone else. Once Mr. Potter filed an action against the Commission for constructive dismissal his salary and benefits were cut-off assuming that he had taken that action to confirm his resignation from the Board. This case is significantly notable as it set new standards and possible reform
Based on this, Pat could sue for damages based on retaliation. Pat can also collect Unemployment Compensation because he was wrongfully terminated. Pat has the right to sue for breach of employment contract; however, this will depend on how the case is perceived. Pat can also sue for
First, it is crucial to know and understand which law governs the employment contract. According to Seaquist, contract law is governed by the common law or the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) (Seaquist, 2012). If the contract handles the sales of goods, it is governed by the UCC (Seaquist, 2012). If the contract handles anything besides the sale of goods (such as real estate, insurance, personal services like employment, etc.) then it is governed by the common law (Seaquist, 2012). When a business or employer hires an employee to join the staff,
Employment contracts are encased by many legal frameworks which significantly influence the how the contracts are interpreted and enforced. These legal frameworks include tests used by courts to determine who is an employee and how these tests were altered by the Pointe-Claire v. Quebec case trialed by the Supreme Court of Canada,
What if the employer dismissed an employee without following some procedures proscribed by the contract? The case of Gunton v Richmond-upon-Thames London Borough Council (1980) provided an answer on this matter, “if the contract
This gives the employer enough reason to terminate the contract as he did. The termination of the contract under present circumstances is valid.
Employment law, also referred to as labor law, is primarily designed to help keep employees safe and ensure they're treated fairly. Employers also have rights, which are also protected by the employment law. Under the employment law are a number of legal requirements and recommendations. With that, it's very important that have a trusted lawyer that could give good legal counsel. It is probable for employees
What are the implications for HR department in managing the employer-employee relationship in the contest of the law or
The Employment relationship is the only reason public and private limited organisations work effectively. The Employment relationship is a fragile tie between an employer “management” and employee “worker”. This relationship can be affected by 3 factors which are interests, control and motivation. Employers have to balance these factors in order to maintain a productive working relationship.
Working in human resources, I am exposed daily to situations and questions that involve the legal issues related to employment. Although I have some familiarity with employment law, legal issues in employment is an area that changes daily. The Legal Issues in Employment class has provided me with insight and exposure to areas of employment law that I had minimal understanding.
A contract of employment is an agreement between the employee and his employer that outlines the rights and duties of both sides. At any stage it is not possible to change the contract of employment without each other’s agreement. Changes can normally be made after negotiation and agreement between employee and its employer or on the basis of Collective agreement- a negotiation between the employer and a trade union or staff association. The employer proposing to change the contract of employment should fully consult with that employee or his/her representative(s) and explain and discuss the reason for the change. Any changes to the contract can be agreed verbally or in writing. If the proposal is accepted by the employee the best practice is to seek written consent to the accepted changes. The employee must also be provided with a written statement (contract of employment) detailing the accepted changes and the new terms and conditions within one month of the change taking effect.