Explore employment law practice foundations. These on-demand programs are designed for lawyers in their first five years, or for those wanting to revisit the basics. They will be of interest to law firms and lawyers acting as employers as well as to lawyers advising clients. These on-demand programs were originally presented on October 8, 2024. The total running time for each presentation ranges between 54 minutes to 1 hour, 7 minutes.

Examine scenarios of with cause and without cause terminations, including a discussion of notice periods, and constructive dismissal. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Employment Law Fundamentals on October 8, 2024.  Total running time is 55 minutes.

It is important for employers to understand their obligations and legal entitlements to terminate employment. This paper examines scenarios of with cause and without cause terminations, including a discussion of notice periods, inducement, bad faith damages, elements of remuneration, and the duty to mitigate. Additionally, unlawful termination through constructive dismissal is also addressed. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Employment Law Fundamentals program in Edmonton on October 8, 2024.