A 59-year old national sales and marketing manager had been working for one of the businesses of a family-owned group of businesses since 1991. He worked closely with the two sons of the owner of the businesses who had taken over the business and had a productive working relationship with the … [Read more...] about It’s my wife or your job: Failing to please the boss’s wife is not a valid ground for dismissal
Stand down during COVID-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus or COVID-19, has changed the way in which most of us do work, including working from home and/or implementing social distancing practices within the workplace. The way in which services are delivered have also changed, whether it be an increased demand in online shopping or changing from … [Read more...] about Stand down during COVID-19 Pandemic
How to deal with your employees if COVID-19 has reduced your income
How to deal with your employees if COVID-19 has reduced your income If your business has been impacted by COVID-19, there are some steps that may assist you to manage your cash flow and keep your business viable moving forward. Does your business qualify for … [Read more...] about How to deal with your employees if COVID-19 has reduced your income
What Qualifies as a Constructive Dismissal Claim?
A constructive dismissal is usually an involuntary resignation by the employee because the employer has made unbearable the employee’s working conditions, working environment, or terms and conditions of the employment. A constructive dismissal is a forced resignation. The employee resigned … [Read more...] about What Qualifies as a Constructive Dismissal Claim?
Things an Employment Lawyer Can Do
MKI Legal is a specialist employment law firm which provides employment law advice to business, employee and contractor clients. Whether you are an employee, business or contractor we can provide assistance with all aspects of employment law. What Assistance Can I Get if I’m an Employee? If you … [Read more...] about Things an Employment Lawyer Can Do
Discrimination and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has raised the need to balance the health and safety concerns which an employer may have, and being mindful of not discriminating against employees. The existence of Coronavirus has resulted in a number of businesses shutting down their operations and … [Read more...] about Discrimination and Coronavirus (COVID-19)