Every employment relationship comes to an end. Although termination of employment can trigger potential liability for an employer, liability can often be minimized or eliminated with planning and sound decision-making.

This practical, half-day workshop provides participants with the knowledge and tools to handle some of the trickiest situations that can arise when terminating an employee. Using interactive learning and real life-scenarios, topics include:

• Just Cause: What constitutes “just cause” for termination? When will a violation of COVID-19 health and safety requirements constitute cause?

• Statutory Leaves: Can an employee on a statutory leave ever be terminated? What special considerations apply?

• Disability Leaves: When does a long-term disability leave end the employment relationship? What is an employee on disability leave owed if the employment relationship ends?

• “Bad Faith: When will an employer be liable for damages for the manner of termination? What can an employer do to reduce this risk?

• Impact of COVID-19 on Termination Entitlements: Can a long-term reduction in hours or pay, trigger a termination of employment? Could an employee be entitled to a longer notice period because of the economic impact of COVID-19?