Terminating Employees – 15 Planning Questions An Employer Should Ask Itself

Terminating the employment of an employee is never easy. There are many things to consider from both a practical and legal perspective. The more prepared you can be the better. While not exhaustive, set out below are some questions every employer should be asking themselves before they terminate the employment of any non-union employee on a “without cause” basis.

• What is the reason for termination? Make sure that no part of the reason is based on a prohibited ground under human rights legislation (e.g., age or disability), employment standards legislation (e.g. COVID leave, maternity or parental leave), occupational health and safety legislation, or labour legislation (e.g. union membership)