Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Study Guide - United Grain Growers, Wrongful Dismissal, Constructive Dismissal

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Employment ends when an employee resigns or retires, or when the employer dismisses, gives notice, or otherwise terminates the relationship. An employer may, subject to contractual provisions, summarily terminate an employee if just cause exists. What constitutes just cause is a question of fact, but it must involve a situation where the employee has breached a fundamental term of the employment contract. In the absence of just cause, an employer must give notice of termination (or pay in lieu of notice). Notice is either what is specified in the employment contract or reasonable notice. The latter is determined by reference to the employee"s age, position within the organization, and length of service, and by the availability of alternative employment. Part 6: employment and professional relationships term of the employment contract (i. e. , demotes or cuts pay), the employee may treat the breach as constructive dismissal.