LAW 529 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Wrongful Dismissal, Liability Insurance, High Standard Manufacturing Company
12 Mar 2014
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Common law issues: misrepresentation by job candidates. No legislation requires candidates to be honest in app. Misrep made by employees before they are hired may justify dismissal if false statement related to qualifications and work experience have significant impact on hiring. Applies to false statement though not necessarily needed in hiring process but says a lot about trust. Minor/negligent misstatements do not justify dismissal w. o notice. If employers believe certain education and professional qualifications are needed, they should state it in their job posting or hiring policy: negligent misrepresentation. If employer makes a misrep that is relied on by a prospective employee and causes employee damage. Issue: whether employer was liable for negligent misrepresentation, It should ensure that all info given at pre employment is accurate and complete. Job description is accurate and that all interviewer know the job and compensation package: avoid misleading attempts to make job more attractive.
