About once a month, a dentist will call our office and say that their long-time Dental Hygienist is going to resign in one week and…
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We regularly advise dentists that a 3 month probation period is the standard. But recently, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld terminating an employee during…
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A dentist asked us whether they have to give a good/bad/any reference for an employee who no longer works for them. They were concerned, because…
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I just read a good case out of British Columbia that still has an effect here in Ontario - and I know applies to Dentists…
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A common question with a complicated answer: "Can I terminate a poor performing employee?" The short answer, as with many questions in employment law, is…
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No, vino veritas (although who doesn't love a good Pinot Noir)... The two latin words all dentists should know are contra proferentem – or in…
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Ever wonder how your employee's conduct and behaviour (including social media involvement) AFTER they clock out affects you and your dental practice? Want to know…
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Dentist employers think that they can fire someone right away for wrongdoing. Yes, they certainly can try. But it's not always so straightforward. And if…
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The case is Partridge v. Botony Dental Corp., O.J. No. 226. It was decided on January 19, 2015. It tackled a number of important issues…
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You've likely heard horror stories about employees suing their employers and getting thousands of dollars in court or tribunal awards for wrongful termination or breaches…
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