640 Toronto – Australian Woman Jailed For Lying on her Resume
A woman who lied on her resume and faked “glowing” references to land a high-paying job with an Australian regional government has been sentenced to at least a year in prison.
What consequences would a job applicant in Canada face if they were caught lying on a resume?
Jennifer Corbett is an employment lawyer in Toronto. She joined Global News host Jeff McArthur to talk about employment rights and rules in Canada when it comes to fibbing on on a resume or job application.
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Jennifer 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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