Employee communications are key to a successful outsourcing or divestment plan. This is the first in a series of HRAskMe.com nuggets on the subject of employee communications associated with a outsourcing or divestment. Laying the foundation: Decisions to outsource or divest an important asset obviously will be preceded by changes to the business environment. For
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Do I have to give notice when I quit a job? In Canada generally and Ontario specifically you probably should give notice but it might not be an absolute requirement in all circumstances. Two excellent articles linked at the close of this nugget will be helpful. Our general rule would be to act like a
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Wrapping up For the purposes of this nugget lets assume that we are not dealing with an employee covered by a collective agreement or other type of works agreement. HRAskMe has personally conducted terminations and provided HR support on scores of others. We can say with absolute confidence that the termination interview will likely be one
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Conduct For the purposes of this nugget lets assume that we are not dealing with an employee covered by a collective agreement or other type of works agreement. HRAskMe has personally conducted terminations and provided HR support on scores of others. We can say with absolute confidence that the termination interview will likely be one of
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Preparation For the purposes of this nugget lets assume that we are not dealing with an employee covered by a collective agreement or other type of works agreement. HRAskMe has personally conducted terminations and provided HR support on scores of others. We can say with absolute confidence that the termination interview will likely be one
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The following should not be read as legal advice. Constructive dismissal is a complex and difficult concept. The Province of Ontario employment standards act (ESA) indicates that "constructive dismissal may occur when an employer makes a significant change to a fundamental term or condition of an employee's employment without the employee's actual or implied consent".
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A note for U.S. managers with employees in Canada "Employment at will" is a concept that does not exist in Canadian employment law. In Canada terminations of employment initiated by the employer fall into two basic categories: Termination with cause – This is getting caught with hands in the cookie jar or slugging the boss
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A very useful tool Voluntary resignations, particlulary by your management, professional and technical employees, are costly and may be indicative of leadership and organizational issues that need to be addressed. Exit interviews, individually and collectively, can provide very useful information to help define and the deal with issues. To be effective you'll want to carefully define
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Before taking the most serious decision to separate an employee consultation is essential: Get the advice of your HR contact. If you have one, consult your collective agreement and labour relations expert. Seek the advice of your employment lawyer. Ensure that your senior management is fully supportive of the decision.
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