Tag: dishonest conduct

A slo-pitch: Playing baseball when ‘sick’ = cause for termination

By Kyla Stott-Jess Mar 29, 2015 Northern Exposure

Updated: Mar 29, 2015

by Kyla Stott-Jess Unexpected employee absences from work can be difficult for employers. Customer service may be compromised. Others’ jobs need to be adjusted. And an employer’s trust in the employee can be damaged. So can an employer terminate an employee for lying about the reason for an absence?

Dishonesty: When can you fire someone for it?

By Lindsey Taylor Feb 1, 2015 Northern Exposure

Updated: Feb 1, 2015

by Lindsey Taylor The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently reaffirmed that dishonest conduct may be just cause for dismissal without notice. Or it may not. To determine if it is just cause, the conduct must be assessed looking at the whole context of the employment relationship.