In our practice, our constructive dismissal lawyers speak to both employees and employers daily about changes to their jobs. “Constructive dismissal” is a term that many people have heard or read ...

Following a recent decision of the Supreme Court, the forced resignation of an employee, i.e., being pushed to resign from work due to a hostile work environment, may be described as constructive ...

I was already thinking of quitting my job when my department was restructured. I’ve ended up in a different role that actually has fewer responsibilities but with the same pay as I had before. It’s an ...

A recent decision from the British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) highlights the importance of context in assessing if an employer’s actions amount to constructive dismissal. The case, ...

Employers need to take care when changing a manager’s role or re-structuring workloads, so they don’t end up with an employee taking them to the Fair Work Commission. A recent case, where a human ...

Specialist employment lawyer Gill McAteer explains why the duty of care around workplace stress runs deeper than most employers think.

Resigning from your job is typically a voluntary decision. Perhaps you’ve received a better offer, are pursuing a career change, or simply need a break. But what happens when you resign not out of ...

My friend was transferred to another branch of our company due to poor performance and issues he had at his previous branch. He had already received several warnings related to misfeasance at work ...

In our office, I was caught by our security taking home office supplies and reported to my manager. My manager informed me that I had to resign or else I would be subjected to an investigation that ...

The Tribunal cannot review the merits of the Applicant’s allegations of harassment or abuse of authority. Its jurisdiction is limited to the review of whether her resignation was caused by an action ...