Add Comment Question: Can a zero tolerance workplace violence policy amount to wrongful dismissal if it was done in self-defence? Answer: Thank you for your question. My name is Jon Pinkus and I am an employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. Workplace violence is not necessarily just cause for dismissal. It will all depend on the circumstances, and self-defence is certainly relevant. I recommend that you contact me at jon.pinkus@stlawyers.ca, so that we can discuss this matter further. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.