Canadian Business Law - Chapter 8 (Employment Law)

Lisa was becoming increasingly dissatisfied in her workplace. Her hours were continually being changed or reduced when they were not busy, and her days off never included a weekend preventing her from spending quality time with her family. Making matters worse, her supervisor never seemed interested in being friendly toward her even though she worked very hard and tried her best. She feels it would be difficult to initiate a conversation with her boss about improving working conditions. She needed her job and really did not want to start trouble.

She discovered that several other employees were feeling the same way she was. There was no union in her workplace. Eventually, the employees organized a meeting and decided that they would take action on their behalf since the management seemed disinterested in speaking to them about improving the culture in their workplace. They began to research their options and agreed to proceed slowly. However, Lisa's mental health is now impacted due to her job stress, and she decided to leave the company.

Case Questions

- Lisa is unhappy that her hours are being reduced when her company is not busy, and she feels he may have a claim against her employer for placing her in a position where she is almost forced to quit. Explain the action that her employer is engaging in.

- What legal recourse does Lisa have if any?

- The role and significance of the psychological dimension of the employment contract. What could Lisa have done or do at this point, to improve her situation?