Does cause for termination actually exist? While the standard to establish just cause is indeed a high one, it is not always an impossible standard to meet if an employee's conduct is sufficiently egregious. Still, employers – who always bear responsibility for proving cause – must approach such decisions strategically and with a full understanding of the underlying risks.
Discover what constitutes cause for termination and explore best practices to follow before terminating an employee for just cause.
Topics will include:
- What conduct rises to the level of cause?
- What steps should an employer take before terminating an employee for cause?
- What are the potential consequences if an employer does not have cause, but terminates for cause?
Members of our Employment Labour & Equalities Law Group will help you answer these and other questions, and provide insight into when and how employers may successfully terminate for cause.
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