Bert is the owner of a company with 10 employees.

Five female employees have filed separate complaints about the staff supervisor, George, making unwanted sexual comments and gestures. George insists that his behavior is not harassment.

Bert has decided to terminate the employment of George, who is 38 years of age, has been with the company for five and a half years and earns $1000 weekly.

1. Bert wants to fire George without any notice, using just cause.

a. Explain what the employer requires for this type of termination. (2 marks)

b. In this situation, is George entitled to receive pay in lieu of notice? Yes or no.

2. What happens if Bert decides to give George notice of termination instead.

a. What is the obligation of the employer under the Employment Standards Act?

How is it calculated?

b. What is the obligation of the employer under common law regarding termination pay?