Dirk L. Van de Kamer
Miller Thomson LLP
Articles
Be Careful How You Downsize
Canada - July 4 2018 Many employers face the need to downsize from time to time. Instead of proceeding with layoffs, some offer voluntary severance packages (VSPs) in the...
Ontario Court of Appeal Applies Settled Law on Constructive Dismissal and Signals Change on the Duty to Mitigate
Canada - August 16 2017 The recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Brake v. PJ-M2R Restaurant Inc. is worthy of note for its commentary on a number of legal principles...
Arbitration Board Finds Regular Medical Marijuana User Wrongfully Held Out of Safety-Sensitive for Four Years
Canada - August 10 2016 Most people would be concerned if a person operating heavy road maintenance equipment in a large city was also a regular medical marijuana consumer...
Smoking in the Boys’ Room: Termination Upheld for School Custodian Caught Smoking Marijuana At Work
Canada - May 2 2016 Regrettably, some employees choose to consume alcohol andor illegal drugs while at work. They may do so because they have an addiction or they may...
No evidence in estates proceedings? Be prepared to pay
Canada - October 29 2015 Estate administration issues can be emotional, and tensions can run high. During the administration of an estate, it is important to remember that...
