In this episode of Coffee ’n’ Law, Amy Davies, founder of First30, speaks with employment lawyer Ashley Brown of Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP about what employers need to consider when planning layoffs, employee terminations and workplace restructuring.

They discuss terminating employees who are on sick leave, short-term disability or parental leave, choosing objective criteria during a reduction in force, avoiding constructive dismissal when changing a role and calculating termination and severance pay in Ontario. Ashley also explains how outplacement services can reduce risk and help exiting employees move forward.

A timely conversation for employers and HR leaders managing difficult workforce decisions.

About Coffee ‘n’ Law

Hosted by Amy Davies, Founder and CEO of First30, Coffee ‘n’ Law brings HR and legal experts together for candid conversations about the workplace issues HR leaders and employers are navigating today.

First30 is a Canadian HR solutions provider offering outplacement and career transition services, employee onboarding technology, onboarding programs, retention and employee engagement solutions, and workforce planning support.

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Connect with Ashley Brown:

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-brown-95718a45/
Email: abrown@filionlaw.com
Visit the Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti website: www.cswan.com

Connect with Amy Davies:

On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daviesamy
Email: amy@first30ready.com
Visit First30's website: www.first30ready.com

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