Course Description

Most employers find dismissal of an employee to be a difficult process regardless of the reasons for the dismissal. However, when a dismissal is necessary. Termination, as discussed in this section, is an action taken by the employer to end the employer/employee relationship. Employers have a basic right to terminate the employment of an employee, but along with that right comes responsibilities. Employers must comply with the employment/labour standards and human rights legislation for their jurisdiction and beyond that, employers must treat employees fairly and in good faith as defined by common law or civil law (Quebec).

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Incorporated as a nonprofit from 2005 to 2013, the HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector (HR Council) took action on nonprofit labour force issues. As a catalyst, the HR Council sparked awareness and action on labour force issues. As a convenor, it brought together people, information and ideas in the spirit of collaborative action. As a research instigator it built knowledge and improved the sectors understanding of the nonprofit labour force.

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    2. Terminology

    3. Employment Legislation

    4. Human Rights Legislation

    5. Termination Without Notice

    6. Termination With Notice

    7. Termination Process

    8. Termination Meeting

    9. Disputes About Termination

    10. Conclusion

    1. Overview

    2. Potential Exit Interview Questions

    1. Course Summary

    1. Employment Standards Acts

    2. Sample Exit Interview Questionnaire (Memorial University)

About this course

  • Free
  • 15 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content