Handling Termination of Employment (On-Demand - CPABC)
Overview
This session will provide an overview of issues surrounding the termination of employment, and will include any recent updates in the area. Participants will receive a comprehensive summary of employer termination liabilities, become more aware of all the issues relating to termination of employment and learn a practical framework for planning.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Applicable for
Content
- when can you fire an employee?
- dishonesty and other forms of misconduct
- how serious does it have to be?
- when are warnings necessary?
- poor performance – the progressive discipline model
- how much severance do you have to pay?
- Employment Standards minimums
- reasonable notice
- employment contracts
- bonuses and benefits: what needs to be included
- structuring the severance package
- when to use working notice
- the employee’s duty to look for another job and how it impacts severance offers
- lump sum vs. salary continuation
- special cases
- sanctions for “Bad Faith” behaviour by employers during the termination process
- sick or disabled employees
- employees who have been “enticed” from secure employment
- pregnant employees
- avoiding human rights violations
Course Content Created: December 2025
The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.Presenter
Geoffrey Howard, LL.B.About This Product
CPABC On-Demand Courses offer self-paced learning through recorded sessions from previously delivered live seminars. Where available, accompanying materials such as handouts or course notes are included. On-demand courses are eligible for verifiable CPD hours upon successful completion, and a certificate will be made available for download for your records.
Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as handouts, course notes or presentation slides.
How to get started
After completing your purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca. Log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click Go to Your Courses and Materials to access your Learning Center. Select your course title to begin.
Course Dates & Registration
- 1.75
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 2
- Credits
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.
Handling Termination of Employment (On-Demand - CPABC)
- 1.75
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 2
- Credits
Overview
This session will provide an overview of issues surrounding the termination of employment, and will include any recent updates in the area. Participants will receive a comprehensive summary of employer termination liabilities, become more aware of all the issues relating to termination of employment and learn a practical framework for planning.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Applicable for
Content
- when can you fire an employee?
- dishonesty and other forms of misconduct
- how serious does it have to be?
- when are warnings necessary?
- poor performance – the progressive discipline model
- how much severance do you have to pay?
- Employment Standards minimums
- reasonable notice
- employment contracts
- bonuses and benefits: what needs to be included
- structuring the severance package
- when to use working notice
- the employee’s duty to look for another job and how it impacts severance offers
- lump sum vs. salary continuation
- special cases
- sanctions for “Bad Faith” behaviour by employers during the termination process
- sick or disabled employees
- employees who have been “enticed” from secure employment
- pregnant employees
- avoiding human rights violations
Course Content Created: December 2025
The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.Presenter
Geoffrey Howard, LL.B.About This Product
CPABC On-Demand Courses offer self-paced learning through recorded sessions from previously delivered live seminars. Where available, accompanying materials such as handouts or course notes are included. On-demand courses are eligible for verifiable CPD hours upon successful completion, and a certificate will be made available for download for your records.
Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as handouts, course notes or presentation slides.
How to get started
After completing your purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca. Log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click Go to Your Courses and Materials to access your Learning Center. Select your course title to begin.
Course Dates & Registration
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.