Ascent Employment Law lawyers Veronica Ukrainetz, Glen Stratton, and Ian Jung will present at the upcoming Employer Huddle, Just Cause Post-Waksdale in British Columbia: Drafting Best Practices & Employer Risk, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 12 PM PDT.
This session will explore the impact of the Ontario Waksdale decision and its potential implications for employers in B.C. The panelists will provide insights and recommendations on:
- How to ensure that there is a proper basis to establish just cause for dismissal
- Why employers should avoid creating their own definition of “just cause” or expanding on statutory/common law definitions in agreements
- Why employers asserting just cause without compelling evidence and/or for strategic advantage can result in bad faith damages
Learn more and register for the event.
About the Speakers
Veronica Ukrainetz brings over 30 years of experience in labour, employment, and workplace human rights and privacy law. She advises employers as a strategic business partner and HR advisor and is a former B.C. Human Rights Tribunal mediator. Learn more about Veronica.
Glen Stratton advises and represents clients in all areas of workplace law, including wrongful dismissal matters, employee misconduct and dismissals, and employment contracts. He has specific experience related to wrongful dismissal claims involving senior management personnel and related shareholder disputes. Learn more about Glen.
Ian Jung provides advice and representation to employers and employees on wrongful and constructive dismissals, human rights complaints, severance package negotiations, and employment contracts. He is a strong proponent of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and informal negotiations. Learn more about Ian.
Our Employer Huddles are complimentary monthly webinars hosted by the Ascent Employment Law team, featuring timely insights on workplace law topics that are critical to your organization. Subscribe here to receive updates on upcoming sessions.
