Employee Surveillance
“If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself.” George Orwell wrote that in 1984, a novel which defined the surveillance state. In the world of 1984, citizens were continuously supervised by Big Brother under…
The Two Things You Need To Prove For Constructive Dismissal
We often meet with employees who face unwanted changes to their employment situation imposed on them by their employer. Sometimes this may be a demotion or decrease in pay. In other cases there may be a number of less drastic…
One Month Per Year – The Rule Of Thumb That Isn’t
In my legal practice I often advise clients in situations of dismissals without cause. A frequent issue is pay in lieu of notice (or severance). I may be advising an employer who is considering ending an employee’s employment but wants…
The Legal Rules Around Nanny Shares
With the influx of people moving to Saskatchewan for employment opportunities, the shortage of regulated child care spaces is a problem. Many members of the workforce require childcare and some are seeking alternative child care options including babysitters, day home…
Arbitrator Upholds Firing of Employee Who Improperly Accessed Health Records
Health records are among the most sensitive and protected materials. Despite these characteristics, it has been very difficult to terminate employees who improperly access others’ information. That may be changing if a Saskatchewan arbitrator’s decision is any indication. In Health…
