Underperformance can be a big issue for employers, especially in smaller organizations where every employee’s contribution matters.

There can be serious costs to the business. Before you terminate someone, you need to understand the legal framework in Ontario. Skipping the proper steps can expose your business to claims for wrongful dismissal, which can be even more expensive.Continue Reading Can I Terminate an Employee for Underperforming?

Our clients ask us this all the time. They’ve usually already thought about it for weeks/months/years, but never know if and when to do it. I’ve yet to meet an employer who loves terminating employees – it’s hard, painful, disruptive and most feel bad about it overall.Continue Reading Aggravating and Mitigating Sentencing Factors in OHSA Convictions