Losing employment due to donating to protests
Interview Summary
A list of donors who gave donations to ongoing trucker protests recently became public. As a result, many included in the list are facing potential consequences including losing employment. What can employees in this situation expect? Can an employee who is fired for donating to this cause still be entitled to severance?
Fiona Martyn, a Toronto employment lawyer and Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke with Alex Pierson on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to answer these questions and more.
Interview Notes
- What are the rights of employees whose names have become public as donors to this cause? Are they owed severance?
- What will this leak do to the reputations of employees going forward?
- How should employees who have exhibited bad judgment be disciplined within the workplace?
About the Author
Fiona Martyn
Fiona Martyn is an Ontario employment lawyer and a senior associate with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Labour and Employment Law practice group. She represents both employers and employees on various employment law matters including wrongful and constructive dismissal, severance agreements, employment agreements, and human rights in the workplace.
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