This practical handbook provides a straightforward treatment of wrongful dismissal law for the lawyer and human resources professional alike. The commentary and analysis include timely, accurate and practical information on the following topics:

• the employment contract
• what constitutes just cause for dismissal
• constructive dismissal
• reasonable notice periods
• harassment in the workplace
• remedies
• mitigation of damages
• types of damages available
• tort liability
• termination payments

Changes in employer obligations since publication of the fourth edition and developments in the case law on such issues as: right to reinstatement after breach of employment contract, constructive dismissal, quantification of damages, liability for damages, tort liability, and employee obligations and liability to employer are also examined.

The Honourable Mr. Justice John R. Sproat is a Justice of the Ontario Superior Court and a former partner at Miller, Thomson LLP in Toronto. He has also been a frequent lecturer at numerous conferences and continuing education programs presented by such organizations as the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Canadian Bar Association and the Canadian Institute.

While in private practice, he was actively involved, not only in employment related litigation, but also in advising employers on preventative practices, policies and procedures that can be implemented to reduce exposure to wrongful dismissal actions and human rights and employment standards complaints. Mr. Justice Sproat is the author of The Employment Law Manual: Wrongful Dismissal, Human Rights and Employment Standards, also published by Carswell.