What Is Just Cause?
Just cause is a term covering the reasonable termination of an employee by an employer. An employer is not required to provide notice or compensation if you are terminated with just cause.
Common Reasons for Just Cause Termination
The determining factors that go into determining just cause include, but are not limited to:
Theft
Sexual, physical or emotional harassment
Conflict of interest
Breach of reasonable and consistently enforced rules
Persistent and unexcused absence and tardiness
Can Illnes or Injury Be Just Cause?
In some cases, even if you have been injured or become seriously ill, your termination may qualify as just cause if your case can not be accommodated by the employer without undue hardship.
Take the Next Step
Paine Edmonds LLP’s team of wrongful dismissal lawyers in Vancouver can work with you on your individual case to determine if your termination was unjust.
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We have the expertise to act for our clients on many important issues, such as contracts of employment, wrongful dismissal, reasonable notice, severance payments, and contract and tort claims arising out of the employer-employee relationship. When you need experienced wrongful dismissal lawyers in Vancouver, our firm would be more than happy to handle your case, addressing any legal concerns and answering any questions you may have along the way.
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