On Wednesday November 2, 2016 Shelley-Mae Mitchell & Jennifer Fantini from the law firm of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP joined CMHDS members for breakfast and spoke about ‘Best Practices in Hiring and Firing’.
These types of decisions can present significant challenges and stress for supervisors and managers. Much of this comes from not knowing whether a particular decision regarding an employee may lead the company into trouble. Topics included:
The Hiring Process
- Advertisements & Job Interviews
- References & Background Checks
- Inducement
- Negligent Misrepresentation
- Preparing & Implementing Employment Contracts
Terminating the Employment Relationship
- Early Steps in planning for the Termination
- Cause for Dismissal
- Termination by Constructive Dismissal
- Human Rights Update
- Reasonable Notice