Be cautious not to take employee evaluations during probationary periods lightly

By Fasken Martineau

There is often a level of uncertainty as to the parties' respective rights when new employees are subject to a probationary period. Do employers have an absolute discretion when it comes to employee performance evaluations and whether or not to maintain employment after the probationary period? In Union des employées et employées de service, section locale 800 v. Limocar Estrie Inc. (PDF - available only in French), where the business in question was unionized, one arbitrator says they do not. Read More...