Employee rights in rescinded job offer: Employment lawyer discusses with CTV News
Interview Summary
Orillia Mayor Don Isaac’s recent decision to hire the city’s current deputy CAO instead of the previously agreed-upon candidate has many questioning the breadth of strong mayor powers. Trevor Lee, who had left his previous position as a deputy chief administrator in Guelph to begin this new role, is no longer employed.
Teilen Celentano, a Toronto employment lawyer and Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, spoke with CTV News’ Alexandra Holyk about the mayor’s decision and whether or not the rejected candidate is owed compensation.
Interview Notes
- Right to compensation: “Before he even got there the job offer was pulled, the mayor made the decision to do that and hire somebody internally,” said Celentano. “They’re on the hook for something. How much, and when it’s going to become payable, is still to be determined.”
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About the Author
Teilen Celentano
Teilen is an Ontario employment lawyer with a diverse practice, providing legal advice and representation to both employees and employers with respect to all aspects of employment law matters.
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