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Ex-Employee Successfully Sued for Comments Online

We’ve seen numerous cases over the years where an employee’s comments and bad behaviour online have led to discipline or even discharge. A recent decision from Quebec shows that there can still be consequences for speaking ill of an employer post-employment. In Servant v. Ritchie, the employer successfully sued a former employee for his Facebook...

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When a resignation is too good to be true…

Sometimes a resignation is too good to be true. In order for a resignation to be valid, it must be clear and unequivocal, and the words or actions need to be viewed in context. If the circumstances surrounding the resignation are suspect, a court may find that an employee has not resigned and is entitled...

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